Learning Partner
Hours: 22.5 hours Monday to Friday 08.30 - 13.00 / Term Time only to include 5 inset days
Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2027
Salary: Grade JG4, SCP 7-11 (£27,274 - £29,071)
Actual Salary: £14,567.97 - £15,527.81 per annum
Start Date: 2 November 2026
The Role:
East Harptree and Ubley Primary Schools are seeking to appoint a part-time Learning Partner supporting the learning of children across the schools.
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 friendly, engaging and exciting 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 and parents
Our School :
Our school is a special place where everyone is encouraged to; Dream, Believe, Achieve Together. East Harptree Primary School is a small, friendly rural village school, and it plays a hugely important role in serving isolated village communities. We have close links with the local church community and the Diocese of Bath and Wells and work closely with Ubley Primary School as a supportive collaboration of two rural schools. Parental support is good and there is a highly supportive PTA Committee.
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 33 schools in the Trust.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.
We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home
Closing Date: 9 October 2026
Interview Date: 15 October 2026
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 – The Collaboration of East Harptree & Ubley Primary Schools 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.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.