Learning Support Assistant

Sidneystringeracademy; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidney Stringer Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team. This role involves supporting classroom activities, especially for students with special educational needs. The successful candidate will help implement learning programmes and collaborate closely with teaching staff to enhance students' educational experiences.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Commitment to safeguarding and welfare

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Awareness of Child Safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals/groups of pupils to enable access to learning.
• Assist in managing classroom activities and pupil behavior.
• Implement specific care and learning programmes.

Skills

Communication

Behavior Management

Supporting Learning

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

GCSE English at C grade or above

GCSE Maths at C grade or above

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant practitioner to join our team, providing key support within the classroom and working closely with other teaching staff to ensure provision is effective and that learning needs are met.

Job overview

Under the instruction/guidance of class teacher 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 special education needs. Enable access to learning for children and assist the teacher in the management of children and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or in other teaching areas.

Job requirements

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent as a minimum
• GCSE English and Maths at C grade or above
• Experience of supporting pupils with SEN and utilising strategies to manage behaviours and meet needs, including supporting speech and language
• Awareness of Child Safeguarding and the latest SEN policies to implement effective provision, including working with outside agencies to deliver EHCP provisions
• Ability to effectively communicate on the pupil’s progress, with strong written and verbal communication skills

As a Learning Support Assistant within Sidney Stringer Primary 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 skillset with key training and development opportunities available.

Sidney Stringer Primary 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.