Learning Partner

Astrea Academy Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Winford Church of England Primary School is seeking a Learning Partner to join our team for 30 hours per week during term time. You will support learners across the primary phase under teachers and the SENDCo, building positive relationships with pupils, staff and families while maintaining high standards of behaviour and creativity.

The role requires flexibility, teamwork and initiative, with the opportunity to contribute to a caring, inclusive school community supported by CPD and strong local

Qualifications

• A flexible team player who is positive, passionate about their job and a problem solver.
• Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with pupils, the staff team and parents.
• Committed to supporting learning under the direction of class teachers or the SENDCo.
• Demonstrates initiative and a good sense of humour.
• Displays strong behaviour management and is self-motivated and creative.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching and learning support to pupils, teachers and the wider school community.
• Work flexibly as part of a team under direction of class teachers or SENDCo.
• Support learning and development for individuals, groups or the whole class.

Skills

Team player

Relationship building

Problem solving

Initiative

Humour

Behaviour management

Creativity

Positive attitude

Job description

Job details

Salary Full Time Salary:£27,274- £29,071

Actual Salary:£19,169.50 - £20,432.52

Contractual hours 30 Basis Part Time

Job type Support Staff - Educational

Job category Learning Partner

Date posted 10/09/2026

Job reference LSP-S404

Location School / Office 0900 - Winford Primary School

Attachment LSP School Learning Partner JD & PS (4).pdf

Job overview

Hours: 30 hoursMonday-Friday/Term Time only to include inset days

Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2027

Salary: Grade JG4, SCP 7-11/£27,274- £29,071

Actual Salary: £19,169.50 - £20,432.52 per annum

Start Date: 1 October2026

The Role:

Winford Church of England Primary Schoolare looking for anenthusiastic Learning Partner 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:

Our school has a caring and friendly atmosphere with most of our families living in Winford and surrounding Chew Valley villages. We are a Church of England School, so we have close links to the Church of St. Mary and St. Peter in Winford. Christian values are integral to ourethosand our school vision is:

We aim to help children to flourish academically, spiritually,personallyand emotionally through a broad,balancedand exciting curriculum, filled with a variety of experiences. We are a close community that includes staff, families, children, governors, and the Lighthouse Partnership Trust.

We hope that our website gives you an insightof our school community.

Winford Church of England Primary School - Home

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:22September 2026

Interview Date:Week of 28 th September 2026

Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should theSchoolbe able toidentify an 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.