At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and inspire students' learning in a collaborative school environment.
- Company: Join Churchill Primary School, a vibrant and inclusive community.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity to grow within a multi-academy trust with 34 schools.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm for education and strong relationship-building skills required.
The predicted salary is between 26403 - 28142 £ per year.
Salary: JG4 SCP7 - SCP11 £26,403 - £28,142 per annum pro rata. Actual Salary: £11,282.19 - £12,025.28 per annum.
Contractual hours: 20.83. Basis: Part Time. Job type: Support Staff – Educational.
Job Overview:
- Role: Learning Partner
- Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2027
- Hours: 20.83 hours per week, spread across Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday during term‑time only
Our school, Churchill Primary School, is located in a beautiful rural setting within North Somerset. Our modern, well‑resourced building houses seven classes, with attractive grounds and play areas outside. We are looking for a team member who is enthusiastic, committed to inspiring a love of learning and has high expectations of themselves and pupils. Our motto, “With kind hearts and determined minds, we inspire each other to be the best we can be,” permeates all aspects of our school and we would expect the successful candidate to bring this commitment to their role in school.
We had Ofsted in March this year and were delighted with our report. We reflect the special atmosphere and approach to learning in our school and are proud of our ‘strong standard’ recognition for inclusion and personal development and wellbeing. We see children as incredible and powerful learners. Our team provides exciting learning experiences and challenges, feeding curiosity and embracing inquisitive nature, so that students can live life in all its fullness.
Responsibilities:
- A flexible team player who is positive, passionate about their job and a problem solver
- Someone who can develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
- A committed person confident in working with the class teacher to support or develop learning of individual pupils, groups or the whole class
- An individual who can use their own initiative
- A person with a good sense of humour
- A person who demonstrates strong behaviour management skills
- A self–motivated, creative and flexible individual
Benefits:
- A truly inclusive school where every member of the school community matters
- A strong, collaborative culture of hard‑working, dedicated staff who support one another
- Skilled and enthusiastic staff 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
The Trust:
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi‑Academy Trust founded in 2016 with 34 schools in its portfolio. The LSP is cross‑phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools, with both non‑denominational and Church of England schools.
Closing Date: Tues, 23rd June 2026
Interview Date: Fri, 3rd July 2026
Early Applications: Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should an appropriate candidate be identified.
Safeguarding Statement: The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Churchill 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.
EEO Statement: We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
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