Maths Learning Support Teacher

Maths Learning Support Teacher

Post Title: Maths Learning Support Teacher (part-time)
Job Start: 4 January 2027
Closing Date: Monday 2 November 2026
Salary: Competitive
Location Bedales Senior School
Benefits: APTIS Pension, Personal Accident Cover, On Site Parking, Free School Lunches during Term Time, Healthcare Cash Plan, Salary Extras Benefits Platform, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, On-site nursery (subject to availability), Fee Remission for eligible staff, Gymnasium & swimming pool
Contract Type: Part-time
 
   
   
We have an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified and enthusiastic part-time Maths Learning Support Teacher (0.7 FTE) to join our team and play a vital role in supporting neurodiverse students to achieve their full potential.

Commencing 4 January 2027, this is an exciting, challenging and varied role, ideally suited to an experienced professional who is able to work independently while also being a proactive and collaborative team player.  We would welcome applications from specialist teachers with Level 5 or Level 7 training, as well as experienced Mathematics teachers with a strong interest in supporting neurodiverse learners. The ability to teach Study Skills and English up to GCSE level would also be advantageous.

 

Bedales School is a unique educational establishment, set in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. Our aim is to create an environment where questioning, divergent thinking and freedom to learn from mistakes are all encouraged. Central to our success is the sense that each person is a member of our community whose voice is entitled to be heard and treated with respect. Both our staff and students expect of each other the best kind of relationships – co-operative, authentic and trustful.

 

Experience & Background

You will be an inspirational, encouraging and highly qualified Maths SEND teacher who understands the needs of students with a range of underlying learning difficulties. You will have experience of teaching Mathematics and Study Skills to students with a range of abilities and learning differences and will have a thorough knowledge of a range of appropriate learning strategies.

 

You should also be keen to play a full and inclusive role in the life of our busy boarding community and be able to contribute to the development of our innovative school. You will possess excellent communication skills and have an enthusiastic approach in your dealings with students, colleagues, and parents.

 

This post is in Regulated Activity.

 

Timetable

The Learning Support Team works Monday to Friday.  You will teach 1:1 lessons, group Maths Learning Support lessons and undertake lesson observations to support with devising classroom support strategies. The exact work pattern will be discussed at interview stage.

 

Benefits

·         APTIS pension

·         Funded Healthcare Cash Plan

·         Salary Extras Benefits Platform

·         Life Assurance

·         Employee Assistance Programme

·         Free lunch provided during term time

·         Free on-site parking

·         Fee Remission for eligible staff

·         On-site nursery (subject to availability)

·         Staff use of Gymnasium & swimming pool

·         Beautiful working environment

 

Pre-Appointment Checks

All candidates will undergo a Safeguarding Suitability Interview and application for an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check and be asked to provide evidence they are eligible to work in the UK, on an on-going basis, at the shortlist stage of the selection process.

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this post, please read the Job Description which includes full details regarding the post.  In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, CVs cannot be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application form.

 

·         Closing date: 09:00am, Monday 2 November 2026

·         Application Reviews will be via MS TEAMS: on a rolling basis during the advertising period

·         Interview date: Tuesday 17 November 2026 TBC

 

For further details on how to apply, please visit the recruitment portal on the Bedales Schools website:

https://www.bedales.org.uk/our-schools/about-bedales/job-vacancies

 

All enquiries relating to the recruitment process, should be forwarded to recruitment@bedales.org.uk

                                                                                                                  

Safeguarding Statement:
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.

 

Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Prohibition from Teaching Checks, Prohibition from Management Checks.

 

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

·        Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children;

·        fostering a culture of openness, safety, equality and protection;

·        providing a safe and welcoming environment where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe that they are being listened to;

·        playing a key role in prevention of harm and an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or disclosure that may indicate a child is at risk of harm;

·        When concerned about the welfare of a student, acting in the best interests of the student.

 

All staff have a key role to play in identifying concerns early and in providing help for children and are expected to act in accordance with the school Safeguarding & Child Protection Policies.

 

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job candidates to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

 

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Catch Up This Summer with Helen Arkell’s Spotlight Sessions

Summer is here and what better time to dive into the knowledge-packed Helen Arkell Spotlight Sessions you might have missed over the past year?

Whether you’re an educator, parent, or someone passionate about supporting individuals with dyslexia, these sessions offer on-demand access, accompanying handouts, and incredible value at just £10 each. Wherever you are, you can learn at your own pace, whenever it suits you.

Choose From These Insightful Topics:

📖 What Makes Reading Worth It? Reassessing Reading Motivation in the Context of Dyslexia. What makes someone want to keep reading a book? Are people with dyslexia less motivated to read?  Find out more here. 📖

 

🧩 You Don’t Get an EHCP for Dyslexia: Demystifying the Issues Around EHCPs. Decode the complexities around Education, Health and Care Plans and what they mean for those with dyslexia. Book your place here. 🧩

 

➕ Top Tips for Supporting Numeracy. A practical, easy-to-apply guide to boosting numeracy skills in children who learn differently. Find out more here. ➕

 

🎓 How to Be a Dyslexic Grade-Riser – And Ace Your Exams. Discover empowering techniques that help dyslexic students rise through the grades with confidence. To book a place and learn more please click here. 🎓 

 

📘 How to Use Toe-by-Toe for Optimum Results – And Improve Reading Accuracy. Make the most of the Toe-by-Toe approach with expert advice on improving reading accuracy. Learn more here. 📘

 

🔤Reading High Frequency Words – How to Improve Reading Accuracy and Fluency. Enhance fluency with tips and techniques for mastering high-frequency words. Find out more here.🔤

 

🧬 New Thinking About Dyslexia – The New Delphi Definition. Take a look at the latest research and thought-leadership redefining dyslexia today. Learn more here. 🧬 

 

🗣️ Listening to Children with Dyslexia – Delivered by Margaret Rooke. Why being listened to is so important for children with dyslexia by renowned author Margaret Rooke. Find out about the spotlight here. 🗣️

 

Browse all available Spotlight Sessions on our courses page.

 

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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.

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Multisensory Teaching- SEN Magazine Article by Claire Harvey

Enhance Teaching with Multisensory Techniques!

Did you know that engaging all senses in learning can make education more effective and memorable? Claire Harvey, our Head of Education at Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity, shares insightful strategies on using multisensory teaching to cater to neurodiverse learners. This approach transforms learning into a whole-brain exercise, ensuring content sticks and knowledge transfers to long-term memory.

Discover the full potential of multisensory teaching in Claire’s article in Special Educational Needs Magazine, July/August 2024 edition.

Read it now: https://senmagazine.co.uk/sen-online/sen131_4y2g/#p=13

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Making home learning fun

Note: This article was originally written for use during the Covid lockdowns.

As parents, we sometimes struggle to keep our children entertained in normal circumstances. During the current situation, it can be even more challenging thinking of ways to keep them amused and having to manage this together with school and work commitments can be difficult.

So here are a few suggestions to keep your children both entertained and learning – while having a bit of fun!

Write a postcard to a friend or relative about something they have done, read, watched or baked.

Play a board game like ‘Guess Who’ or ‘Connect 4’ which can support logical and reasoning skills. On a wet day, dust off the Monopoly and see who gets Park Lane!

Keep a diary or get creative using a scrapbook; record events, write, draw and collect items that can be glued in such as pictures from magazines, photos or wrappers.

Take a virtual tour of a gallery, museum or zoo. From the Museum of Modern Art in New York to our very own Natural History Museum there are some great virtual tours for children.

Save up your cardboard and build a play town, farm or shopping centre.

Get creative through painting, drawing, photography, crafting, knitting, sewing, cooking or baking. Expression through creativity can really help with wellbeing.

Make the most of the great outdoors – it’s free! Combine your daily exercise with a mini beast hunt identifying insects or set up a treasure hunt (while safely social distancing).

Do some modelling – not the cat-walk kind; use clay, plastercine/playdough or even cake icing paste to make models of all kinds of items and people, from cars to the dog or granny.

Plant some seeds – beans, lettuce – even try an apple pip. See how they grow – you might have something tasty to eat later in the year.

Play bingo – you could use numbers or you could use items, colours, letters or names.

Make a family tree – talk to your grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and make a chart of how they are related. You could add dates of birth, pictures etc. Find out about your grandparents’ parents too, if you can.

At the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity, we specialise in providing expert support to dyslexic children and their families. We offer 1:1 personalised tuition sessions tailored to your child’s needs. This can include anything from basic literacy skills and improving general organisation to revision techniques. To find out more email enquiries@helenarkell.org.uk.

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