Learning Partner

Hours: 18 hours Monday - Wednesday 08:45 – 15.15 / Term Time Only to include Inset Days

Contract:  Fixed term until 31 August 2026

Salary:  Grade JG4, SCP 7-11 (£26,403 - £28,142)

Actual Salary:  £11,282.19 - £12,025.28 per annum 

Start Date: 20 April 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:  3 March 2026

Interview Date:  11 March 2026

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.