Learning Support Assistant

Sidney Stringer Academy; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Sidney Stringer Academy in Coventry is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support, monitor, and track the progress of targeted students across key stages. You will work under the guidance of the Assistant Principal for Inclusion within a Trust of five schools and contribute to inclusive education.

The role requires good numeracy and literacy, demonstrated experience with children, and a calm, patient approach. A commitment to safeguarding and National Curriculum understanding is expected.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy/literacy skills.
• Evidence of qualifications in this area.
• Evidence of having worked with children.
• A positive interest in working with students.
• Basic understanding of child development and learning.
• Knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of legislation.
• General understanding of National Curriculum and other basic learning programmes.
• High expectations of achievement and behaviour.
• Ability to work calmly and with patience.

Responsibilities

• To work under the guidance of the Assistant Principal for Inclusion to support, monitor, and track the progress of targeted students at all key stages.
• To contribute to a supportive learning environment and assist with in-class and small-group interventions.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Disability awareness

Curriculum knowledge

Behaviour support

Education

Numeracy/Literacy qualifications

Job description

# Learning Support AssistantEmployer: Sidney Stringer AcademyLocation: Coventry, West MidlandsContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: Grade 2 £19,523 to £19,830Posted: 16th October 2026Expires: 6th November 2026 11:59 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1579983Job Reference: Learning Support Assistant* Share :* PrintYou will be employed by the trust which consists of five schools led by Sidney Stringer Academy. The schools are Radford Primary Academy, Ernesford Grange Community Academy, Riverbank Academy (Special School), Sidney Stringer Primary School and Sidney Stringer Academy.**Job overview**To work under the guidance of the Assistant Principal for Inclusion to support, monitor, and track the progress of targeted students at all key stages.**Job requirements*** Good numeracy/literacy skills, Evidence of qualifications in this area* Evidence of having worked with children in some capacity, Relevant work experience in a similar environment* A positive interest in working with students, and an ability to inspire them Basic understanding of child development and learning* Knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of legislation* General understanding of National Curriculum and other basic learning programmes* High expectations of achievement and behaviour* Ability to work calmly and with patience**Why join us?**As a Learning Support Assistant within Sidney Stringer Academy, you’ll be able to make a key difference to a pupil’s educational experience as a crucial part of the wider team, and will have the opportunity to develop your skill set with key training and development opportunities available.**Hours**32.50 hours per week: term time + 5 daysMonday to Friday: 8:30am to 3:30pm**Interview date -Friday 13th November 2026**### AttachmentsLearning Support Assistant \\_G2\\_Job Pack (1)\\_compressed### Safeguarding Statement:Sidney Stringer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.