Learning Partner (15 Hours) (formerly known as Learning Support Assistant)
Hours: 15 hours, Monday - Friday, 9am - 12am
Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2025
Start Date: As soon as possible, subject to references and DBS
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning Partner (Teaching and Learning Support) to join our friendly team, working throughout the whole primary phase. The role is to work flexibly as part of a team, under the direction of class teachers or the SENDCo to provide teaching and learning support to pupils, teachers, and the wider school community.
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 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, parents and strong links with our Church
Our School
St Andrew’s is a church school in the village of Congresbury. We are blessed with spacious grounds full of opportunities for growth and learning. The most recent Ofsted inspection, January 2018, saw the school maintain its good judgement. Last year, for SIAMS we were judged as an ‘Excellent’ church school.
The Trust
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 30 schools in the Trust.
Closing Date: 25 February 2025 at 9am
Interview Date: TBC
Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership and St Andrew's CE Primary School are 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.
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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