Learning Partner

Astrea Academy Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Inclusive school culture

Church school community

Job summary

St Andrew’s Primary School Congresbury is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Partner to support teaching and learning across the primary phase. Working 18 hours, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays during term time, you will collaborate with class teachers and the SENDCo to help pupils, families and the wider school community.

Fixed term until 31 August 2027, salary Grade JG4, SCP 7-11 (£26,403 - £28,142) with pro rata actual salary in line with hours.

Qualifications

• We are looking for a flexible team player who is positive and a problem solver.
• Able to develop and maintain strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Committed to supporting learning with the class teacher and SENDCo.

Responsibilities

• Work flexibly as part of a team under the direction of class teachers or the SENDCo.
• Provide teaching and learning support to pupils, teachers and the wider school community.
• Assist with behaviour management and create a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Flexible team player

Relationship building

Self-motivation

Positive attitude

Job description

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Job profile for Learning Partner

Learning Partner

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Job details

Salary Full Time Salary: £26,403 - £28,142Actual Salary: £11,528.53-£12,287.84 Contractual hours 18 Basis Part Time Job type Support Staff - Educational Job category Support Role - Education/Behavioural Support Date posted 03/08/2026 Job reference LSP-S378 Attachments attachment LSP School Learning Partner JD & PS (3).pdf

Job overview

Learning Partner

Hours: 18 hoursWednesday, Thursday & Fridays/ Term Time only to include inset days

Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2027

Salary: Grade JG4, SCP 7-11 (£26,403 - £28,142)

Actual Salary: £11,528.53-£12,287.84per annum

Start Date: September2026

The Role

We are looking for anenthusiastic Learning Partner (Teaching and Learning Support) to join our friendly team, working throughout the whole primary phase.

The role is to work flexibly as part of a team, under the direction of class teachers or the SENDCo to provide teaching and learning support to pupils,teachersand the wider school community.

We are looking for:

• A flexible team player who is positive, passionate about their job and a problem solver

• Someone that can develop andmaintainstrong, positive relationships with pupils, the staffteamand parents

• A committed person confident in working with the class teacher to support/develop learning of individual pupils,groupsor the whole class

• Someone that can use their own initiative

• A person with a good sense of humour

• Someone who candemonstratestrong behaviour management

• A person who is self-motivated,creativeand flexible

In return our friendly,engagingand exciting school can offer:

• A truly inclusive school where every member of the school community really matters

• A strong, collaborative culture of hard-working, dedicated staff who support one another

• Skilled and enthusiastic staff that are committed to further developing their practice

• Caring and respectful pupils who are proud of their school and work with independence and enthusiasm

• An opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our children and their families

• A commitment to CPD opportunities

• Warm relationships with the local community, supportive Governors,parentsand strong links with our Church

Our School

St Andrew’s is a church school in the village of Congresbury. We are blessed with the most wonderful grounds that are spacious and full of opportunities in which to grow and learn, with St Andrew’s Church overlooking our youngest children’s playground.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, May 2025, saw the schoolmaintainits good judgement. For SIAMS we were judged as an ‘Excellent’ church school: “meaningful relationships and partnerships enable all within the school to flourish”. Driven by our Christian vision of “growing together”,we are a highly inclusive school. We are passionate about ensuring that every child leaves our school with the skills and experiencesrequiredto lead happy and successful lives. Children at our school develop their unique character with the support and guidance of the staff,theirfamiliesand our church

The Trust

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 34schools in the Trust.

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.

We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home

Closing Date:30 August2026

Interview Date:TBC

Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should theSchoolbe abletoidentifyan appropriate candidate.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the Trust website.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.