Learning Support Assistant

Ernesford Grange Community Academy; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community educational institution in Coventry is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support individual and group learning activities, particularly for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This role involves assisting the teacher in classroom management and enabling access to learning for all students. The position offers opportunities for personal development through training, contributing to the positive educational experience of pupils and fostering an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• General understanding of the National Curriculum.
• A drive to improve life outcomes through education.

Responsibilities

• Support learning programs and activities for students.
• Assist the teacher in managing students and the classroom.

Skills

Good numeracy / literacy skills

Ability to build good working relationships

Experience of working with children with SEN

Job description

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 : 30pm

Tuesday to Friday - 8 : 30am to 3 : 30pm

Term time only plus 5 days

Job requirements

• Good numeracy / literacy skills
• General understanding of the National Curriculum and other basic learning programmes
• Ability to build good working relationships with a range of colleagues
• A drive to improve the life outcomes and opportunities for our students through education
• Experience of working with children with SEN

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.

Interviews will take place :

Week commencing 12th January 2026

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.