learning Partner - BJU - 27.5 hrs

Learning Partner - 27.5 hrs (JG4) - LSP-S219

School: Backwell C of E Junior School

Hours: 27.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) - 8:30 am - 12:00 pm teaching support, 12:00 - 1:00 pm lunch cover, 1:30 - 2:30 pm teaching support.

Contract: Fixed Term (1 st September 2026 - 31 st August 2027 or sooner)

Pay scale: JG4 - SCP 7 - 11 (£26,403 - £28,142 fte) (£17,236 - £18,371 pro rata)

Job Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning Partner (Teaching and Learning Support) to join our friendly team. The role involves supporting a child with additional needs and the wider classroom, including lunchtime and nursing support.

Key Tasks

• Support direct instructional support for pupils in whole class situations, small groups and individually following work plans created by the teacher/SENDCO.
• Deliver brief but intensive structured interventions to supplement classroom learning.
• Provide 'teaching triage' by roving the classroom, keeping pupils on task and flagging those needing further help for teacher support (assessment for learning).
• Help all pupils develop essential learning skills using scaffolding techniques such as the EEF framework.
• Assist teachers with planning, preparation, assessment, and other administrative tasks.
• Foster and develop supportive relationships with all children.
• Work as part of a team to support colleagues across the setting under the SENDCO, including intimate care when required.
• Deliver structured activities and supervision for pupils during lunch breaks with a focus on physical activities and behaviour management.
• Maintain ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to overall aims and objectives of the school and uphold safeguarding, protection, and safer working practices.

We Are Looking For:

• A flexible team player who is positive, passionate, and a problem solver.
• Someone who can build strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• A committed individual confident in supporting/developing pupils' learning with the class teacher.
• A self motivated, creative, and flexible person who uses their own initiative.
• A person who demonstrates good behaviour management and a sense of humour.

We Can Offer You:

• A fabulous working environment with children who want to learn.
• A friendly and successful school with a growing team of dedicated staff.
• A positive, supportive learning environment, including governors, parents, and community.

Safeguarding Statement

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will be part of the selection process. All appointments are subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

Visits to School

Visits to the school from prospective candidates are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the school to arrange an appointment.

No Agencies or Recruiters. All applications should be received through our eRecruit system.

Closing Date: Friday 19 th June 2026 at 12 noon

Interview Date: Wednesday 24 th June 2026