Reading Support Specialist

Reading Support Specialist

Amesbury School, Hindhead, Surrey
Part-Time | Term Time Only | 22.5 Hours per Week
Salary: £11,360 per annum

About the Role

Amesbury School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Reading Support Specialist to support pupils in Years 3-5 through our successful one-to-one reading programme. This rewarding role is ideal for someone who is passionate about literacy and helping children develop confidence, enjoyment and achievement in reading.

Working within our supportive and nurturing school community, you will play a key role in fostering a love of reading and ensuring pupils receive the guidance and encouragement they need to flourish.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver one-to-one reading support for pupils in Years 3-5.
  • Listen to children read and provide positive feedback and encouragement.
  • Monitor, record and report on pupil reading progress.
  • Assist with reading assessments and the selection of appropriate reading materials.
  • Support the management and organisation of reading resources.
  • Communicate effectively with parents through reading records and updates.
  • Undertake breaktime and lunchtime supervision duties when required.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has a good standard of education, including GCSE English (or equivalent).
  • Enjoys working with children and supporting their learning.
  • Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Is patient, caring and supportive.
  • Can work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Has an interest in children’s literature and literacy development.
  • Shares our commitment to providing outstanding pastoral care and educational support.

Previous experience working with children, supporting literacy interventions or within a school environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join Amesbury School?

Set in the beautiful Surrey countryside near Hindhead, Amesbury School is a thriving co-educational preparatory school educating approximately 330 children aged 9 months to 13 years. We offer a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment where staff are valued and supported, and where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

Safeguarding

Amesbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Closing Date: Monday 9 November 2026
Interviews: Week Commencing 16 November 2026
Start Date: 4 January 2027

To apply, please visit the Careers section of the Amesbury School website or contact recruitment@amesburyschool.co.uk for the full job description and application form.

Amesbury School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

 

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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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