Teaching & Learning Support (Key Stage 1& 2)

Clare House School Porthcawl is seeking to appoint a caring and nurturing Teaching and Learning Support practitioner to join our founding team. This is an opportunity to help create a new school community from the very beginning, supporting children across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 within an environment where every child is celebrated, known and encouraged to thrive.

Please read the recruitment pack in the Supporting Documents tab before applying.

Role overview

• Support children’s learning across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 through experiential, transdisciplinary project-based and child-centred approaches
• Work with individuals and small groups to support progress across literacy, numeracy and the wider curriculum
• Extend children’s learning through purposeful interaction, questioning, modelling and dialogue
• Support children’s social, emotional and personal development through strong relationships and consistent support
• Contribute to the creation of calm, purposeful and engaging learning environments
• Observe learning and contribute to discussions around pupil progress and next steps
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and the wider school community

Requirements

• A good standard of general education, including A Levels or equivalent
• Strong understanding of how children learn and develop across the primary phase
• Commitment to creating inclusive, relational and child-centred learning environments
• Ability to support learning through observation, interaction and reflective practice
• Confidence working collaboratively as part of a growing and values-led team
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and commitment to pupil wellbeing

Why join us?

You will have the opportunity to contribute to the creation of a new and ambitious school community where relationships, care and meaningful learning are central to everyday practice. As part of our founding team, you will play an important role in supporting children’s learning and development, contributing to school culture and helping build a school designed to endure for future generations.