Visiting Speech and Language Therapist/Specialist Teacher Assessor/Educational Psychologist

St Catherine’s School Bramley is looking to appoint a visiting self-employed professional in the following areas from September 2025. We seek to work collaboratively together to provide students with specific needs some additional specialist support:

• A Speech and Language Therapist to work with girls with communication and language difficulties e.g. autism, to assess their needs and deliver programmes to support them including social communication.

• A Specialist Teacher Assessor (who holds an APC) and/or an Educational Psychologist who is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) able to accurately assess for dyslexia/SpLD and make recommendations for support.

Please send expressions of interest via a CV and letter to the Headmistress, care of the HR Administrator on: jobapplications@stcatherines.info

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 21st April 2025

St Catherine’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS and barred list check. The School is an equal opportunities employer.

By Alice Stephenson|2025-04-01T10:26:59+01:00March 31st, 2025|SEN vacancies|0 Comments

Help Better Understand the Current State of Workplaces Across the UK

Are you clinically or self-diagnosed with any type of neurodivergence? Do you work in the UK? The UK Young Academy is looking for participants to take part in our 10-minute confidential survey to better understand the current state of workplaces across the UK. This is part of the UK Young Academy’s THRIVE project, which aims to make workplaces more inclusive for neurodivergent employees.

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/THRIVE_survey/

If you want to know more about our project, please visit: https://ukyoungacademy.org/activities/thrive/

By Marcy Rice|2025-03-25T10:12:38+00:00March 25th, 2025|Research news|0 Comments

DIRECTOR OF INDIVIDUAL NEEDS

September 2025

At Claremont Fan Court School, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment where every student is supported to thrive. We are seeking an inspiring and dedicated director of individual needs to lead the Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision across our senior school.

As the director of individual needs, you will collaborate closely with academic and pastoral teams, parents, and external agencies, shaping the delivery of bespoke educational support and ensuring our pupils have the support and guidance to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will have a good honours degree in a relevant discipline and a qualification related to teaching and assessing pupils with specific learning difficulties (Level 7). They will have experience teaching children with individual needs in a senior school setting, an understanding of specific difficulties and how they can be supported within in an individual lesson and in the classroom, as well as previous experience of leading and managing a team.

We offer a competitive salary and all the benefits of working in a thriving independent school including a competitive salary, pension (currently through TPS*), life assurance, professional development, laptop, complimentary lunches during term time, onsite parking and a cycle to work scheme.

Further details and how to apply can be found under the ‘working at Claremont’ link on our website at https://www.claremontfancourt.co.uk/working-at-claremont/

Please see information pack

Early applications are encouraged. We will review applications upon receipt and will contact suitable candidates with a time for interview

*Please refer to the benefits section under our “working at Claremont” page of our website

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are fully committed to creating and sustaining a positive and supportive working environment free from discrimination where staff feel valued and respected. We value individuality and diversity and believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

By Alice Stephenson|2025-03-24T09:48:57+00:00March 24th, 2025|SEN vacancies|0 Comments

Thank you to our Fleet Half Marathon 2025 Runners!

Thank you to our Fleet Half Marathon Runners!

We want to say a big thank you to Marc, Adrian and Jess who completed the Fleet Half Marathon on Sunday the 16^th March for Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity!

The sun shone as they took to the roads bright and early to complete this incredible challenge and raise vital funds and awareness for people with dyslexia across the UK. The team at Helen Arkell cheered them on every step of the way!

Together, they have made such a difference, and the team at Helen Arkell wants to say a big Thank you!

You can still help support their challenge here.

By Marcy Rice|2025-03-20T14:49:08+00:00March 20th, 2025|Fundraising news, Latest news|0 Comments

Take on a Challenge! – Miles in May and The Big Walk for Dyslexia

We are excited to invite you to take part in two fantastic events, helping to raise funds for Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity while enjoying the great outdoors. Whether you want to explore beautiful Farnham Park with your teddy or take on a virtual challenge at your own pace, there’s something for everyone!

The Big Walk for Dyslexia

Bring your teddy and enjoy a fun family walk through Farnham Park, ending with a Teddy Bears’ Tea at our Centre. Great fun for families, dogs, and all ages!

When: 1st June 2025

Where: Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity, Farnham, GU9 7DR

Time: 10:30 am – 11:00 am start

Cost: £7 per adult (kids under 12 & dogs free)

Sponsorship: Suggested £30 per adult (optional for kids)

Extras: Tea, coffee, and cake at the finish!

Help make a difference to the lives of people with dyslexia and sign up today!

Sign up to the Big Walk for Dyslexia!

Miles in May, Virtual challenge

Stay active while making a difference! Choose your distance (10k, 21k, or 42k) and walk anywhere, anytime throughout May. Set up a fundraising page, track your progress, and join our Facebook community for support as we all come together to help change more lives impacted by dyslexia. Raise £250 or more to enter our prize draw!

Set yourself a challenge this May, sign up now!

Sign up to Miles in May!

We can’t wait to see you!

By Marcy Rice|2025-03-18T14:57:59+00:00March 18th, 2025|Fundraising news, Latest news|0 Comments

Get £30 Off Online Dyslexia Assessments – Limited Time Offer!

Are you considering a dyslexia assessment for yourself or a loved one? Now is the perfect time to take that step!

From 10th March to 30th April, we’re offering £30 off our online dyslexia assessments. This is a great opportunity to gain clarity, access the right support, and move forward with confidence.

An assessment can provide valuable insights into your strengths and challenges, helping you unlock the tools and strategies that work best for you.

Don’t miss out—make your booking enquiry today and take advantage of this special offer, Book an assessment here.

By Marcy Rice|2025-03-18T14:17:42+00:00March 18th, 2025|Latest news, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Get 50% Off Our HELP! Dyslexia Course for Parents This March!

Are you looking for practical ways to support your child with dyslexia? This March, we’re offering an exclusive 50% discount on our insightful, on-demand HELP! Dyslexia Course for Parents – a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and strategies at half the price!

What is the course about?

Hints, Encouragement, and Liaison for Parents (HELP!) is a unique dyslexia course designed specifically for parents of children with learning difficulties. Whether your child has recently received a dyslexia diagnosis or you simply want to better support them at home, this course provides the essential tools to help them learn to learn.

The course is completely online and available on demand, meaning you can watch and learn at your own pace, from the comfort of your home.

What will I learn?

Understanding how dyslexia impacts learning at school and at home is crucial in providing the right support. This course covers a broad range of topics, helping you develop a deeper understanding of dyslexia, its challenges, and how to turn them into strengths.

The course provides expert guidance on the following key areas:

Session 1: Introduction to Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs)
Session 2: Working Effectively with Your Child’s School, Talking to Your Child About Dyslexia & Building Self-Esteem
Session 3: Understanding How Your Child Learns Best, Study Skills & Homework Support
Session 4: Supporting Your Child’s Reading
Session 5: Supporting Your Child’s Spelling
Session 6: Supporting Your Child’s Writing
Session 7: Supporting Your Child’s Maths

Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer. Sign up now and get 50% off our HELP! Dyslexia Course for Parents this March.

Let’s work together to empower children with dyslexia and help them reach their full potential!

By Marcy Rice|2025-03-18T16:30:57+00:00March 17th, 2025|Course news, Latest news|0 Comments

Level 5 and Level 7 Diplomas in Teaching Learners with Dyslexia/SpLDs and Teaching and Assessing Learners with Dyslexia/SpLDS

Join our Level 5 and Level 7 courses!

At Helen Arkell we have been successfully delivering the Level 5 and Level 7 Diploma courses for many years. Our next courses begin September 2025 and are running from the Centre in Farnham.

These are a nationally recognised qualifications and we have consistently been recognised by CPD External Verifiers as being one of the ‘gold standard’ centres for delivering these qualifications.

Our Level 5 and Level 7 courses are accredited by the CPD Standards Office and our Level 5 course is approved by Patoss (Professional Association for Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties).

We are unique in providing a very high proportion of tutor-to-candidate contact time to ensure that each candidate achieves to the very maximum of their ability.

The tutor group system at Helen Arkell encourages candidates to share their wealth of knowledge and experiences during their weekly contact with each other.

Please note that you do not need a university degree or to be a qualified teacher to attend our Level 5 course. Those looking to do Level 7 need to hold a Level 5 qualification.

Find out more:

Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with Dyslexia/Specific Learning Difficulties – with teaching practice in KS2-KS1

Level 5 Diploma In Teaching Learners with Dyslexia/Specific Learning Difficulties – with teaching practice in KS2-KS3

Level 7 Diploma in Teaching and Assessing Learners with Dyslexia/ Specific Learning Difficulties

By Marcy Rice|2025-03-17T11:48:58+00:00March 17th, 2025|Course news|0 Comments

Theo Paphitis Dyslexia Bursary provides free training for schools

Thanks to the Theo Paphitis Dyslexia Bursary, launched in November 2023, an incredible 176 teachers and teaching assistants from UK state schools have already received free specialist training, enabling them to better support learners with dyslexia back in their classrooms.

The continuing generosity of Theo and Ryman Retail Limited means that we are able to offer even more teachers and teaching assistants from the state school sector free places on the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity’s six-week online Supporting Learners with Dyslexia course!

This practical course comprises six sessions on Fridays from 9.30 am, starting on 25 April 2025 and provides lots of useful, tried and tested strategies for supporting learners effectively. Recordings of each session are sent out after the live session for anyone who is unable to attend.

To apply for a bursary-funded place on this course, simply complete a short application form here.

Here’s what one of our past attendees had to say about the course:

‘I would like to say what an amazing course this has been!! I am a literacy practitioner at a secondary school, and the course was everything I was looking for and more! It has given me so much confidence delivering my literacy sessions, and I have gained so many tips and ideas. The presenters’ wealth of knowledge and information has been amazing, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every week.’

Please note, if you have already received a free place for this course, you will not be eligible for another free place. If your team found this course helpful you can book a paid-for place.

Helen Arkell’s aim is to remove barriers to learning, employment and life for more and more people with dyslexia, regardless of ability to pay, and we are indebted to Theo Paphitis and Ryman for helping us to achieve this.