Learning Partner (formerly known as Learning Support Assistant)

Saint Andrews Limited; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in the UK is seeking a dedicated team player to support pupils’ social and emotional development within their newly launched Nurture Hub. The role demands strong behaviour management and a positive, collaborative attitude, along with the ability to foster strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents. The position offers a supportive working environment, with commitment to professional development and a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in the community.

Benefits

Inclusive school environment

Collaborative culture

Commitment to CPD opportunities

Warm community relationships

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong behaviour management skills.
• Confident in supporting and developing learning for individuals and groups.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ social and emotional development.
• Work flexibly with staff and teachers.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the school community.

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Problem-solving

Strong relationships

Behaviour management

Self-motivated

Creative and flexible

Job description

Overview

St Andrew's Primary School launched a Nurture Hub in September 2024. We are looking to recruit a new team to support this provision alongside our Nurture teacher. As an accredited Thrive School of Excellence, we are committed to nurturing pupils’ social and emotional development and well‑being. The Nurture Hub will work flexibly with class teachers and the SENDCO to provide teaching and learning support to pupils, staff and the wider school community.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• A flexible team player who is positive, passionate about their job and a problem solver.
• Someone who can develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• A committed person confident in working with the class teacher to support and develop learning of individual pupils, groups or the whole class.
• Someone who can use their own initiative.
• A person with a good sense of humour.
• Someone who can demonstrate strong behaviour management.
• A person who is self‑motivated, creative and flexible.

Benefits

• 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 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, parents and strong links with 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 33 schools in the Trust, including Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools across both non‑denominational and Church of England schools.