The Federation of Bishop Sutton and Stanton Drew Primary Schools.
Hours: 20.5 per week plus 5 Insets
Contract: Fixed Term Contract ending 31 August 2027
Salary: JG4 SCP7 - 11 £26,403 - £28,142 FTE per annum
Actual Salary: JG4 SCP 7 - 11 £12,849.16 - £13,695.46 per annum pro rata
Start Date: 1st September 2026
The Role
The Federation of Bishop Sutton Primary & Stanton Drew Primary Schools are seeking to appoint a Learning Partner supporting the learning of children across the schools.
The successful candidate will have:
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Experience of working with children with SEND and SEMH needs
- Experience of planning and delivering learning activities
- Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
- Understanding of how to adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- A positive ‘can do’ attitude and nurturing nature
- Hold Level 2 qualifications as a minimum.
In return our friendly, engaging and exciting school can offer:
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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
- Warm relationships with the local community, supportive Governors and parents
- A friendly, supportive and committed team seeking to enable all children to be the best they can be
- CPD and training including Team Teach training/de-escalation strategies
- Collaborative working within our Trust community to support our endeavours to work smarter.
- Access to wellbeing support
- 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling
- Healthcare cash plan
- Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts.
Our Schools
Bishop Sutton Primary School is a thriving village school, with a strong sense of community. We strive for and achieve academic excellence while providing a safe and stimulating environment for children to enjoy their learning and take part in a wide range of activities across the curriculum and beyond. Children here are encouraged to challenge themselves to take risks, becoming resilient, independent and active learners.
Stanton Drew Primary School is a unique and nurturing village school, where every child is known, valued and supported to thrive. As part of our Federation with Bishop Sutton, we share strong leadership, a high-quality curriculum and a clear ambition for all pupils to succeed.
Our small school community offers a warm and inclusive environment, underpinned by high expectations and a shared commitment to excellence. We value the whole child, ensuring that academic learning sits alongside creativity, personal development and wellbeing.
Our teaching and learning is creative, enthusiastic, dynamic and inspires a love of learning.
Please visit the Bishop Sutton & Stanton Drew website for more information - Federation of Bishop Sutton and Stanton Drew Primary Schools - Home
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 34 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: Thursday 2 July 2026
Interview Date: W/C Monday 6 July 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.
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 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.
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.
