The Primary Learning Support Teacher plays a pivotal role in ensuring that children aged 2 to 10 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), complex behavioural difficulties, and social-emotional needs can fully access the curriculum.

This role requires a compassionate, highly adaptable educator who is confident working across early childhood and primary stages—with a strong comfort level in early years settings (ages 2–6). The successful candidate will deliver direct academic and behavioural interventions, guide classroom adaptations, and provide structured oversight, coaching, and direction to 1:1 shadow teachers and Teaching Assistants.

1. Teaching, Remedial & Behavioural Support

· Plan and deliver individualised and small-group support to address gaps in early literacy, numeracy, communication, and motor skills.

· Design and implement proactive behaviour management strategies, sensory routines, and de-escalation plans tailored to early childhood and primary developmental stages.

· Adapt learning environments and play-based or academic activities to ensure active participation for children, promoting independence and emotional regulation.

· Monitor early developmental milestones and provide timely, targeted remedial interventions.

2. Leadership & Support for 1:1 Shadow Teachers

· Provide daily guidance, mentoring, and line-management support to 1:1 shadow teachers and learning support assistants.

· Collaborate with 1:1 shadow teachers to establish clear daily goals, consistent behaviour strategies, and effective scaffolding techniques for their assigned students.

· Conduct regular check-ins with shadow teachers to review student progress, adapt strategies, and foster qualified growth within the support team.

3. Collaboration & Curriculum Access





· Partner with early years practitioners, primary class teachers, and subject specialists to adapt curricula, learning materials, and assessment methods.

· Model inclusive classroom strategies and positive behaviour management techniques for teaching staff.

· Contribute to school-wide staff development regarding early inclusion practices and neurodiversity awareness.

4. Assessment, Tracking & Compliance

· Conduct observational assessments, diagnostic tracking, and developmental evaluations to measure progress against Pupil Passports & Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behavioural targets.

· Maintain accurate, confidential, and comprehensive student records in compliance with school policies and statutory safeguarding standards.

· Continuously evaluate intervention effectiveness to refine support plans and lead smooth transitions across primary year groups.

5. Family & External Stakeholder Engagement

· Build warm, authentic relationships with parents and carers, maintaining open communication about developmental progress, behavioural milestones, and home strategies.

· Lead parent meetings, workshops, and case conferences with empathy and clarity.

· Collaborate with speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, educational psychologists, and medical professionals to maintain unified care plans.

6. Operational & Co-Curricular Duties

· Assist with supervision and medication administration according to school policies and medical protocols.

· Contribute actively to the House system, Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) programme, and early childhood events.

· Education: Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Needs Education, or an equivalent discipline.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹65,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Learning Support Teacher (Pune)
🏢 Wellington College International Pune
📍 Pune