Learning Partner (formerly known as Learning Support Assistant)

St Andrew's; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

St Andrew’s CE Primary School in Congresbury, Bristol is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Partner to join our friendly team. You will work across the primary phase, providing teaching and learning support to pupils, teachers, and the wider school community under the direction of class teachers or the SENDCo.

The role requires a flexible team player who can build positive relationships, use initiative, manage behaviour, and support learning for individuals or groups.

Qualifications

• Flexible team player with positive attitude and problem solving
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• Committed to supporting learning with initiative and humour
• Good behaviour management and a flexible, self-motivated approach

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching and learning support to pupils, teachers and the wider school community under the direction of class teachers or the SENDCo
• Support/develop learning of individuals, groups or the whole class
• Work flexibly as part of a team and develop positive relationships with pupils and staff

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Initiative

Humour

Job description

# Learning Partner (formerly known as Learning Support Assistant)Employer: St Andrew's Primary SchoolLocation: Congresbury, BristolContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeContract Length: Until 31st August 2027Salary: FTE £26,403 - £28,142 /Pro-rata: £11,528 - £12,287Posted: 1st September 2026Expires: 17th September 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1571809Job Reference: LSP-S378* Share :* Print**Learning Partner****Hours:** 18 Hours Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays / Term Time only to include inset days**Contract:**Fixed term until 31 August 2027**Salary: Grade** JG4, SCP 7-11 / Full Time Salary: £26,403.00 - £28,142.00**Actual Salary:**£11,528.53 - £12,287.84 per annum**Start Date:** September / October 2026**The Role**We are looking for an enthusiastic 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, teachers and 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 and maintain strong, positive relationships with pupils, the staff team and parents* A committed person confident in working with the class teacher to support/develop learning of individual pupils, groups or the whole class* Someone that 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**In return our friendly, engaging and 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, parents and 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 school maintain its 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 experiences required to lead happy and successful lives. Children at our school develop their unique character with the support and guidance of the staff, their families and 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 34 schools 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: 17 September 2026****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 the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate.**### AttachmentsGeneric Document 1LSP School Learning Partner JD & PS (3)### Safeguarding Statement:*The Lighthouse Schools Partnership and St Andrew's CE Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our 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.*