• Identification and Support of Learners: • Identify students’ learning needs through screening, data analysis, teacher/parent referrals, and assessments. • Identify students with special needs, distinguishing between students who need remedial support and those who have specific learning needs. • Identify students with literacy/language and numeracy difficulties (such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia), development disorders and cognitive challenges physical and neurological impairments, as well as social-emotional and behavioral difficulties. • Develop and implement individual education plans for each student with specific learning needs. • Analyse the academic achievement of all students attending the Learning Support Unit (LSU) and formulate appropriate strategies to support academic improvement. • Work with subject teachers to ensure alignment of support strategies with classroom instruction. • Maintain and regularly update a resource bank of materials and tools suitable for students with diverse learning needs. • Resource Management: • Organize and manage learning materials and physical resources in the Learning Support Unit to ensure accessibility and appropriateness for all learners. • Identify external experts to support assessment of students with physical impairments and other challenges such as autism which are not assessable in-school. • Monitoring and Documentation: • Keep accurate records of each student’s learning progress and intervention history. • Maintain logs of parent meetings, support sessions, and program adjustments. • Ensure proper documentation of contracts signed with parents of students attending the LSU and monitor adherence to agreed terms. • Parent and Stakeholder Engagement: • Work closely with parents to keep them informed of their children’s progress and involve them actively in the learning process. • Schedule and document parent visits to the LSU and encourage their participation in setting learning goals and reviewing progress. • Team Coordination, Collaboration and Professional Development: • Collaborate with classroom teachers and school leadership to promote inclusive practices in the classroom • Provide training and professional support to staff on differentiation and learning support strategies. • Coordinate and monitor the activities of the Learning Support teachers, guiding and coaching on assessment and implementation, and participate with Head of Operations on setting objectives and performance appraisals. • Compliance and Reporting: • Ensure compliance with relevant inclusion and SEN policies and guidelines. • Liaise with external professionals as needed and implement their recommendations effectively.

• Bachelors in Education/ B.A. or BSc, Special Education. • Postgraduate qualification in Special Education. • Minimum of 5+ years’ experience teaching or supporting students with learning needs. • Strong knowledge of SEN strategies, inclusive pedagogy and child development. • Skills • Proficiency in use of productivity software such as Microsoft Office tools and email • Strong knowledge of different assessment methods and tools for various special needs. Certification as an assessor for various tools is a requirement. • Strong knowledge of assessing and developing support strategies for students with special needs such as: Literacy/language and numeracy difficulties (such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia),concentration difficulties (such as ADD or ADHD),Cognitive challenges, physical and neurological impairments, social-emotional and behavioural difficulties, developmental conditions such as autism. • In-depth knowledge of Government and examining body (UNEB, Cambridge, IB) requirements for assessing and requesting accommodations for students with special needs. • Ability to create a strong record-keeping system for monitoring intervention delivery and student progress. • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. • Empathy, patience and excellent interpersonal skills