Job overview
Learning Partner (JG4) – 12.5 hours per week – Fixed Term – Term Time Only (including 5 Inset Days). Start date: 1 September 2026 – 31 August 2027 or sooner if the pupil leaves.
School: Backwell C of E Junior School (Backwell Junior School) – 0900 – location: School/Office.
Pay scale: JG4 – SCP 7 – 11 (£26,403 – £28,142 full‑time equivalent; £7,834 – £8,350 pro rata).
Key Tasks
- Provide direct instructional support in whole class, small group, and individual settings following work plans created by the teacher/SENDCO and with teacher support.
- Deliver brief, intensive, structured interventions supplementing the classroom learning and enabling pupils to retain access to high quality universal provision.
- Act as 'teaching triage': while roving the classroom keep pupils on task and flag those needing extra help, facilitating assessment for learning.
- Facilitate development of essential learning skills through scaffolded techniques (e.g., EEF scaffolding framework) to promote independent learning.
- Assist teachers with planning, preparation, assessment, and other administrative tasks to support learner progress.
- Foster and maintain supportive relationships with all children.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the setting, working under SENDCO direction, including providing intimate care when required.
- Supervise and deliver structured activities for pupils during lunch breaks, with a focus on physical activity and behaviour management.
- Maintain professional development through self‑directed learning and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to the school’s aims and objectives, adhering to safeguarding, conduct policies, and safer working practices.
What we are looking for
- A flexible team player, positive, passionate and a problem solver.
- Someone capable of building strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
- A committed individual confident in supporting the development of learning for pupils individually, in groups, or whole class.
- Someone who can take initiative and work independently.
- A person with a good sense of humour.
- A professional who can demonstrate strong behaviour management skills.
- A self‑motivated, creative and flexible individual.
We can offer you
- A welcoming, inclusive environment with children eager to learn.
- A friendly, successful, and growing school with dedicated staff.
- A positive learning atmosphere and supportive community.
- Comprehensive safeguarding training and support.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
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 assessed in the selection process. An online search will be carried out as part of the shortlisting process, and all appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the Trust website.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
