Vacancies at TLC The Learning Centre
We are an independent Special Educational Needs and alternative school that is dedicated to providing the best possible education and care for our learners. We believe that every learner has unique abilities and potential, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where they can thrive.
Our team is made up of dedicated and compassionate individuals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of our learners. We offer a variety of opportunities for career growth, and we are always looking for individuals who share our passion for helping learners reach their full potential. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we would love to hear from you.
Our Salary and Benefits Package
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Excellent base salary in line with TES, upper quartile salary structures, and a sector leading benefits package.
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Current Vacancies
TLC is an independent day special educational needs school for children and young people with SEMH, ASD and associated learning and communication difficulties in . It is part of the Melrose Education Limited group of schools.
We are looking for an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of teaching students with additional needs and experience of preparing pupils for a range of qualifications. You must be able to demonstrate good organisational skills and have the ability to focus upon the progress of pupils on a whole school basis. Excellent classroom management skills are essential, and you will be able to demonstrate the ability to inspire and motivate students. We are seeking a teacher of mathematics, ideally experienced with KS3 learners, primary learners and/or those working below national expectations in order to support them to achieve to the very best of their ability, up to and including GCSE where appropriate.
You will be working with pupils who are enthusiastic and keen to learn and a dedicated and supportive staff team. This is a very unique and nurturing school, and we would strongly encourage applicants to visit.
TLC is committed to staff wellbeing and offers a competitive benefits package. TLC and Melrose believe it is critical to invest in its staff, and provides dedicated weekly staff training and development.
To find out more please contact Helen Dyer – Principal on 01689 824463/ 07572 790 279 or email h.dyer@tlcthelearningcentre.co.uk .
TLC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check and references will be taken up before interview.
Salary:
£21,510 – £26,325 per year
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
29 February 2024
Job overview
At TLC The Learning Centre we are recruiting for talented, dynamic and motivated Teaching Assistants to join our team.
As an SEN Independent School we have a mixed cohort of 11-18 year olds with SEMH, ASD, ADHD and social communication challenges. We provide high-quality education and pastoral care for our incredible learners. Our purpose is to make an enduring difference to our learner’s lives, providing them with the knowledge, resilience and skills to enable them to have successful, independent lives once they leave us.
This role consists of providing support for learners with their social, emotional, behavioural and mental health needs as well as their education.
We offer:
- Professional development opportunities
- Private medical package
- Birthday gift
- Access to 24 hour wellbeing support
- Weekly wellbeing activities
- Bike-to-Work benefits
- Attendance rewards
- Innovative and rapidly growing organisation (Melrose)
About you:
We are looking for individuals who are
- Hardworking and resilient
- An advocate for young people
- Determined to improve society and yourself
This is an opportunity to grow and make a difference. We would encourage potential applicants to come and visit TLC.
Please contact enquiries@tlcthelearningcentre.co.uk or 01689824463 to arrange a visit or informal conversation with the Principal Helen Dyer.
The safe recruitment of staff in schools is the first step to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in education. TLC is committed to safeguarding all children in its care. As an employer, TLC expects all staff, SAP members and volunteers to share this committment.
References will be taken up before interview and the successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS Check.
If you are interested in applying for one of our current vacancies, please download our application form.
Current and Future Opportunities
We are always looking for passionate Teachers, Tutors, Instructors and Learning Support professionals to join our friendly team. We offer full training packages for successful candidates, therefore, experience and/or qualifications are not essential. If you would like to register your interest for current or future opportunities, please submit your details below.
Staff Development Case Studies
We are absolutely committed to supporting our staff to achieve their career progression goals and aspirations and are pleased to share some of their success stories here.
Shelley
I started my career path working for a national newspaper which was fun and enjoying. After having my children, I decided that I wanted to be there for them and took a position within a main stream secondary school which was eye opening and made me realise that many children have difficulties in their lives outside of school. I found this upsetting so I took it upon myself to be there for them; to be their listening ear. I found that children would come to more just to offload which was rewarding in itself, but seeing them achieve their own personal goals was even better.
Just before lockdown, and after training to be a Teaching Assistant, I took a position at TLC where I was working on a 1-2-1 basis with a looked after child. The role was both challenging and rewarding. After Covid, we all returned back to the classrooms which was wonderful. After TLC became part of the Melrose Education Group, I was given the opportunity to study for a diploma in counselling which was a great opportunity and achievement for me! I really like working with the learners and seeing them smiling when they have achieved the qualifications they need to enable them to move forward to the next chapter. I truly believe that “every child matters”, and the fact I am able to help them along the way is just a great feeling.
Leanne
Through my role as a TA I have worked in many schools. TLC for me has totally blown my mind with the amount of care and compassion from each member of staff and how much the children strive to do well and succeed in all they do.
TLC is a school where the children are at the heart of everything we do. We are here to give these amazing young learners experiences and confidence.
TLC is not only a school but somewhere for these young learners to feel safe and understood. TLC gives them experiences that will stick with them as they grow and develop into adults. Working at TLC is such a rewarding job. Every day is different as we form relationships, make young learners smile, and support them to learn effectively in their own incredible way. I love being part of TLC and that I get to work with amazing staff and young learners in a creative and supportive learning environment.
Candy
I am a highly skilled and enthusiastic teacher with over 28 years of teaching experience in the UK plus over 6 years teaching experience in the Middle East (Qatar).
My teaching journey thus far spans 21 years of teaching in a mainstream inner-city school in Plumstead before developing my skills further, teaching in Qatar.
I have held a number of challenging and interesting positions other than teaching which include being head of one of the largest EAL departments in London (Plumstead). Whilst living in Qatar I taught GCSE English, was head of 6th Form, and also Acting Duty Head of School (pastoral).
From Qatar to TLC Bromley, I couldn’t have chosen a better school to continue my teaching journey. I started at TLC The Learning Centre in December 2022 as a supply teacher, and I knew as soon as I met Helen, the Principal, that this could be the school for me. When I met the learners at TLC It was pretty much a done deal. I started straight away to teach History, Geography and RE to all years.
I still remember my first day at TLC. Standing outside the office I noticed a Qatar World Cup poster. Coincidentally, the photo on the poster was taken in Doha, 10 minutes from my apartment. So, my first lesson was titled ‘Why is Qatar hosting the Fifa World Cup?’ The rest as they say is history. I am so glad for the opportunity to support, teach and share my wealth of experience with the learners at TLC. I have found that every learner at TLC is unique. I could not have asked for a better school to work in.
