Learning Partner (2 posts)
Hours: 31. 65 hours per week plus 5 Insets
Monday - Friday 08.40am - 3.30pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch break)
Contract: Fixed Term 01 September 2026 - 31 August 2027
Salary: JG4 SCP7 -11 £26,403 - £28,142 FTE per annum
Actual Salary: £19,837.86 - £21,144.45 per annum pro rata
The Role
We are looking for two enthusiastic Learning Partners (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:
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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
We can offer you
- Happy, well-behaved, hard-working and enthusiastic pupils
- An inclusive school committed to nurturing all pupils through the development of strong relationships
- A school that is committed to ensuring that every pupil receives the best possible educational experience every day
- A progressive, well resourced curriculum with a shared pedagogy
- An inclusive team committed to staff and pupil wellbeing
- A comprehensive and ambitious CPD offer to support the school’s journey forwards
- A leadership team who will encourage you and support your continued development.
- Access to the comprehensive LSP staff training and employee benefits programme.
About us
Golden Valley Primary School is a thriving 2 form entry primary school in Nailsea, South West of Bristol. With 14 classes from EYFS to Y6, our vibrant non-denominational school benefits from belonging to Lighthouse Schools Partnership, a multi-academy trust of over 34 schools. Set in beautiful countryside but still accessible by bus and train, we are located close to the town centre.
Visits are warmly encouraged; please contact the office team to arrange.
Application Details
If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please apply using our E-recruitment system. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.
Closing Date: Friday 10th July 2026 9.00am
Interview Date: Wednesday 15th July 2026
Safeguarding Statement
Golden Valley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers 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 School website.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
