Learning Tutor at Ivy Lane Primary School

Melksham Oak Community School; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Professional development

Family-friendly policies

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Ivy Lane Primary School in Chippenham, Wiltshire, is looking for a confident Learning Tutor to cover classes across Key Stage 1 and 2. You will work with teachers to support planning, preparation and delivery of learning, and provide feedback while maintaining pupil records, including marking and attendance.

As a permanent, part-time role, it is 24 hours per week during 38 weeks per year (term time). The post offers opportunities to gain broad classroom experience across the school and

Qualifications

• Ambitious and experienced teaching assistant or teacher seeking the next step.

Responsibilities

• We are looking for a Learning Tutor to cover classes across KS1 and KS2, working with teachers to support planning, preparation, delivery of learning, and providing feedback while maintaining pupil records, including marking and attendance.

Job description

About this Role

Learning Tutor

Ivy Lane Primary School

Salary range: F9-F11 - £28,153-£29,524 FTE

Actual Salary: £15,304-£16,050 per annum

Contract: Permanent,Part-time

Working hours: 24 hours per week, working 38 weeks per year(term time, excluding TD days)

Working pattern: Monday to Thursday, 8.15am to 12noonplus 1pm - 3.15pm

Closing date: 12noon on 19thOctober 2026

Interview Date: 12th November 2026

Anticipated Start Date: As soonas possible

Job summary:

We are looking to appoint a confident and adaptable Learning Tutor tocover classes across the school in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. The roleinvolves working closely with teachers to support planning, preparation, anddelivery of learning, as well as providing feedback and maintaining accuratepupil records, including marking and attendance registers. You will alsocontribute to the wider life of the school by participating in relevantcurriculum, organisational, and pastoral meetings.

Full details of the role can be found in the job description and personspecification.

Whether youare an ambitious and experienced teaching assistant looking to take the nextstep towards a teaching career, or an experienced teacher seeking a rewardingrole with greater flexibility and reduced whole-class responsibilities, thisposition offers a fantastic opportunity to work across Reception to Year 6. Asa Learning Tutor, you will gain broad classroom experience, work alongsideskilled practitioners, and play a key role in supporting high-quality teachingand learning throughout the school.

Our School

Ivy Lane School is atwo-form entry Primary School in the centre of Chippenham, Wiltshire and ispart of the Pickwick Academy Trust. We also have our on-site Sunflowers Nurserywhich accepts children from the age of 3 years old.

We believe in 'Learningfor Life', aiming to equip every child with both the skills to be successfulbeyond their primary years and a life-long appetite for learning. The schoolcommunity really is a special place to learn. Ofsted Jan 2022 recognised this;'Teamwork is central to the work at Ivy Lane to ensure pupils are educated andnurtured well.'

Our school values of'Learning, Environment, Others and Ourselves' underpin our ethos. We place ahuge importance on outdoor learning and are very lucky to have Forest Schools Provision.We also have an extensive provision of social and emotional support for ourchildren.

We warmlywelcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around ourschool.

Why choose Pickwick Academy Trust?

You’ll bejoining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care forevery learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise,strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scaleallows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to helpyou succeed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeingtruly matters, including;

• Excellent pension scheme
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing support & counselling
• Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
• Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
• Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
• Free annual flu jab
• Retails Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card
• Emergency salary advance scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing career and professional development

Our visionis to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelonglearnings, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff tojoin our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is toattract and retain individuals who share our values and vision.

As aDiversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from allbackgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications fromunderrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustmentsfor disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For anyapplication support, please contact [email protected]

What we Value in Our Team

At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcomepeople from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues whocan work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion,enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, workingrespectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positiveenvironment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupilsand colleagues. You do not need to "be a certain type of person" to succeed here,what matters is how you work. If you want to support children to do well, enjoybeing part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, andambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application.