Learning Tutor
Ivy Lane Primary School
Salary range: F9-F11 - £28,153-£29,524 FTE
Actual Salary: £15,304-£16,050 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Part-time
Working hours: 24 hours per week, working 38 weeks per year (term time, excluding TD days)
Working pattern: Monday to Thursday, 8.15am to 12noon plus 1pm - 3.15pm
Closing date: 12noon on 19th October 2026
Interview Date: 12th November 2026
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Job summary
We are looking to appoint a confident and adaptable Learning Tutor to cover classes across the school in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. The role involves working closely with teachers to support planning, preparation, and delivery of learning, as well as providing feedback and maintaining accurate pupil records, including marking and attendance registers. You will also contribute to the wider life of the school by participating in relevant curriculum, organisational, and pastoral meetings.
Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification
Whether you are an ambitious and experienced teaching assistant looking to take the next step towards a teaching career, or an experienced teacher seeking a rewarding role with greater flexibility and reduced whole-class responsibilities, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to work across Reception to Year 6. As a Learning Tutor, you will gain broad classroom experience, work alongside skilled practitioners, and play a key role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning throughout the school.
Our School
Ivy Lane School is a two-form entry Primary School in the centre of Chippenham, Wiltshire and is part of the Pickwick Academy Trust. We also have our on-site Sunflowers Nursery which accepts children from the age of 3 years old.
We believe in ‘Learning for Life’, aiming to equip every child with both the skills to be successful beyond their primary years and a life-long appetite for learning. The school community really is a special place to learn. Ofsted Jan 2022 recognised this; ‘Teamwork is central to the work at Ivy Lane to ensure pupils are educated and nurtured well.’
Our school values of ‘Learning, Environment, Others and Ourselves’ underpin our ethos. We place a huge importance on outdoor learning and are very lucky to have Forest Schools Provision. We also have an extensive provision of social and emotional support for our children.
We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.
Why choose Pickwick Academy Trust?
You’ll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly matters, including;
- Excellent pension scheme
- Flexible working and family-friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing support & counselling
- Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
- Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
- Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
- Free annual flu jab
- Retails Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card
- Emergency salary advance scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Ongoing career and professional development
Our vision is to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelong learnings, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff to join our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is to attract and retain individuals who share our values and vision.
As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For any application support, please contact AskHR@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk
What we Value in Our Team
At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues who can work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, working respectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positive environment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupils and colleagues. You do not need to “be a certain type of person” to succeed here, what matters is how you work. If you want to support children to do well, enjoy being part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and ambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application.
You can join also our Talent Pool for each school by visiting the Pickwick Academy Trust Careers Page
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Learning Tutor in Marshfield employer: Ivy Lane Primary School
Ivy Lane Primary School is an excellent employer that values community engagement and fosters a supportive work environment. With a focus on professional development, staff are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to the vibrant school community in Chippenham. Enjoy the benefits of a part-time role that allows for a healthy work-life balance, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of students and families.
