Learning Support Assistant 1-1 - Sidney Stringer Primary Academy

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

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking a committed Learning Support Assistant to provide essential SEN support on a 1:1 basis. The role involves monitoring progress and adapting learning approaches to meet individual student needs while collaborating with teaching staff and following child safeguarding policies. The successful candidate will enjoy development opportunities within educational settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include NVQ Level 3 and GCSEs in English and Maths.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN is essential.
• Knowledge of Child Safeguarding and SEN policies required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised SEN support on a 1:1 basis.
• Monitor pupil progress and communicate with teaching staff.
• Adapt learning to meet specific needs and provide pastoral support.

Skills

Communication

Behaviour Management

SEN Strategies

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

GCSE English and Maths at C grade or above

Job description

About The Team We Are Recruiting To

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant practitioner to join our team, providing key SEN support within the classroom on a 1:1 basis and working closely with other teaching staff to ensure provision is effective and that learning needs are met.

What is the job role?

As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll provide personalised SEN provision on a 1:1 basis, supporting the pupil in accessing the curriculum at an appropriate level and adapting the learning to make it accessible for students with specific needs. This role also involves providing pastoral support, and you’ll monitor progress to feed back to the class teacher whilst working closely with relevant staff to ensure an individual can achieve to the fullest extent.

Who are we looking for?

The right candidate will have:

• 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
  
  

Why join us?

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.

Closing date: 30.06.2025 - 09:00am

Interview date: Upon application

To apply please use the below link:

https://www.eteach.com/careers/sidneystringerprimary/job/learning-support-assistant-1-1-1492007

Any queries should be sent to [e-mail]

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council

Attached documents

• LSA 2024 1-1 compressed -Temp.pdf