Learning Partner 32.5hrs (Formally known as Learning Support Assistant)
| Posting date: | 10 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | JG4: SCP 7 – 11 (£19,738 - £21,038 pro rata) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2025 |
| Location: | Backwell, Somerset, BS48 3JJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1492295 |
Summary
School: Backwell C of E Junior SchoolHours: 32.50 hours per week, (Monday - Friday) 8.30am – 3.30pm Term Time Only. Including 5 Inset DaysContract: Fixed Term - Subject to a review of the school’s budget and staffing structure or if the pupil leavesStart: 1st Sept 2025 – 31st August 2026Pay scale JG4: SCP 7 – 11 (£25,584 - £27,269 fte) (£19,738 - £21,038 pro rata) We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning Partner (Teaching and Learning Support) to join our friendly team at Backwell C of E Junior School. The position will involve supporting the needs of a child with additional needs. The position will also involve working with small groups of children. If the pupil is absent you will be required support the team in the classroom and during lunchtime breaks by delivering structured activities and supervision for pupils with a particular focus on physical activities and behaviour management. This may include working across the Federation, which will include working with our team at Backwell C of E Juniors School. 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 and will involve working with small groups of children, but will also involve supporting children with additional needs. The role also includes delivering structured activities and supervision for pupils during lunch breaks with a particular focus on physical activities and behaviour management. The position is term time only and fixed term contract and will be initially for the remainder of this academic year or if the pupil leaves before, whichever is sooner. This contract will be reviewed annually. We have a clear pedagogy and high expectations of all members of our school community. We seek to ensure that teaching and learning is of the highest quality and enable reflective practice and dialogue. It is a welcoming inclusive school. We are a Federation split over 2 sites with beautiful buildings set in lovely green surroundings. Both West Leigh Infants and Backwell Juniors are part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership MAT. Key TasksTo support the delivery of direct instructional support for pupils in whole class situations, in small groups and individually as directed following work plans created by the teacher/SENDCO and with the support of the class teacher.To deliver brief, but intensive, structured interventions which supplement the learning in the classroom and enable pupils to retain access to high quality universal provision.To provide ‘teaching triage’: Whilst roving the classroom keeping pupils on task (whilst the teacher works with a group) identify pupils who are having difficulty with a particular task, and who need further help, and flag this to the teacher for support. (Assessment for learning)To help all pupils develop essential skills underpinning learning, through the use of scaffolding techniques (such as those contained within the EEF scaffolding framework) to enable pupils to become independent learners.To support teachers in planning, preparation and assessment and other administrative tasks to support learning.Foster and develop supportive relationships with all children.Work well as part of a team to support colleagues across the setting where needed under the direction of the SENDCO g., supporting another colleague when/if intimate care is required.To deliver structured activities and supervision for pupils during lunch breaks with a particular focus on physical activities and behaviour management.To develop and maintain effectiveness by taking responsibility for your own continuing professional development.To contribute to overall aims and objectives of the school, working within agreed policies and procedures. E.g., Making a full commitment to working to safeguard pupils, following school code of conduct, safer working practice etc. We are looking for:A flexible team player who is positive, passionate about their job and a problem solverSomeone that can develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with pupils, the staff team and parentsA committed person confident in working with the class teacher to support/develop learning of individual pupils, groups or the whole classSomeone that can use their own initiativeA person with a good sense of humourSomeone who can demonstrate strong behaviour managementA person who is self-motivated, creative and flexible We can offer you:A fabulous working environment with children who really want to learnA friendly and successful schoolA growing school with dedicated and hard-working staffA positive learning environmentSupportive staff, governors, parents and community Visits to schoolVisits to the school from prospective candidates are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the school to arrange an appointment. No Agencies or Recruiters. All applications should be received through our eRecruit system. Closing Date: Friday 20th June 2025 at 12 noonInterview Date: Wednesday 25th June 2025