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eTeach UK Limited; Ridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

East Harptree Primary School is seeking a part-time Learning Partner to support learning across the school. The role involves working flexibly as part of a team under the direction of teachers to provide teaching and learning support to pupils, teachers and the wider school community.

The successful candidate will be a flexible team player with strong relationship skills, good behaviour management, initiative and a proactive approach to CPD and professional development.

Qualifications

• Flexible team player who is positive, passionate about their job and a problem solver.
• Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Committed to supporting learning of individual pupils, groups or whole class with teachers.
• Able to use own initiative and adapt to changing needs.
• Good sense of humour and resilience in a school setting.
• Strong behaviour management and supportive classroom presence.
• Self-motivated, creative and flexible in approach to CPD and practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching and learning support to pupils, teachers and the wider school community.

Skills

Flexible team player

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Initiative

Humour

Job description

Learning Partner Hours: 22.5 hours Monday to Friday 08.30 - 13.00 / Term Time only to include 5 inset days Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2027 Salary:Grade JG4, SCP 7-11 (£27,274 - £29,071) Actual Salary: £14,567.97 - £15,527.81 per annum Start Date: 2 November 2026

The Role:

East Harptree and Ubley Primary Schools are seeking to appoint a part-time Learning Partner supporting the learning of children across the schools. 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 and parents

Our School:

Our school is a special place where everyone is encouraged to; Dream, Believe, Achieve Together. East Harptree Primary School is a small, friendly rural village school, and it plays a hugely important role in serving isolated village communities. We have close links with the local church community and the Diocese of Bath and Wells and work closely with Ubley Primary School as a supportive collaboration of two rural schools. Parental support is good and there is a highly supportive PTA Committee.

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. 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: 9 October 2026 Interview Date: 15 October 2026