Learning Support Assistant

Sidneystringertrust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 19,481 - 19,787; Part time

Job summary

Ernesford Grange Community Academy in Coventry is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work under the guidance of teachers to support individuals or groups, including those with SEN, helping access the curriculum and maintain classroom management.

You'll contribute to a positive learning environment, build supportive relationships with pupils and colleagues, and benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities; working hours are term time plus 5 days, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Evidence of qualifications in this area.
• Ability to build good working relationships with colleagues.
• High expectations of achievement and behaviour.
• Basic understanding of child development and learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and learning support under supervision of teaching staff.
• Support individuals or groups of pupils, including those with SEN.
• Assist with classroom management and access to learning.
• Prepare and maintain learning activities and resources.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Child development knowledge

Education

Qualifications in numeracy/literacy

Job description

## Learning Support Assistant### We are searching for the best education professionals* Job openings* Learning Support AssistantNEWFast Apply# Learning Support AssistantEmployer: Ernesford Grange Community AcademyLocation: Coventry, West MidlandsContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Grade 2 £19,481 to £19,787Posted: 17th July 2026Expires: 28th August 2026 11:59 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1565632* Share : LinkedIn Facebook X WhatsApp Email* Print**Job overview**Under the instruction/guidance of teacher or Assistant Head Teacher - Inclusion and within the overall ethos of the Academy, undertake care and learning programmes and activities to support individuals or groups of pupils, including more specific support for those with SEN, enable access to learning for students and assist the teacher in the management of students and the classroom.**Working hours**Monday - 8:30am to 4:30pmTuesday to Friday - 8:30am to 3:30pmTerm time only plus 5 days**Job requirements*** Good numeracy/literacy skills* Evidence of qualifications in this area* Ability to build good working relationships with a range of colleagues* High expectations of achievement and behaviour* Basic understanding of child development and learning**Why join us?**As a Learning Support Assistant within Ernesford Grange 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.**Interview date - TBC**### AttachmentsLearning Support Assistant - Candidate Pack EG 26\_compressed### Safeguarding Statement:Ernesford Grange Community 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.