Learning Partner
Contract: 22 April 2025 fixed term until 31 August 2025
Hours: 32 hours 30 minutes, five days per week.
Grade: JG4 (£25,584 - £27,269)
Actual Salary: £19,738.75 - £21,038.77 per annum
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning Partner to join our friendly team here at Whitchurch Primary School.
In liaison with the Qualified Teacher of Visually Impaired and the Class Teacher, you will provide educational support for a child who is blind. You will implement specific programmes of work developed in liaison with Class Teacher and QTVI by adapting resources and activities to meet agreed outcomes. You will be able to adapt and produce and maintain tactile resources used by blind children. You will promote braille learning. Prior knowledge and experience of working with the blind is desirable but full training will be available.
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
Closing Date: 02 March 2025 at 11.59pm
Interview Date: 07 March 2025
Safeguarding Statement:
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Whitchurch Primary School is 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.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.