Learning Support Assistant/ Personal Care Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidney Stringer Academy in Coventry is seeking a Learning Support Assistant/Personal Care Assistant to support individuals or small groups under the guidance of teachers and the Inclusion team. You will help deliver learning activities and provide targeted support for pupils with special educational needs in the classroom or other teaching areas.

The role requires good numeracy and literacy, evidence of relevant qualifications and experience with children, and a calm, patient approach.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and 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 ability to inspire them.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals or groups of students under teacher guidance.
• Deliver parts of learning programmes and activities.
• Assist in classroom and other teaching areas.
• Promote positive behaviour and high expectations of achievement.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Child experience

Relevant work experience

Education

Education/Childcare qualifications

Job description

Learning Support Assistant/ Personal Care Assistant

You will be employed by the trust which consists of six schools led by Sidney Stringer Academy. The schools are Radford Primary Academy, Ernesford Grange Community Academy, Riverbank Academy (Special School), Woodfield Academy (Special School) Sidney Stringer Primary School and Sidney Stringer Academy.

Job overview

Under the instruction/guidance of teacher or AP Inclusion and within the overall ethos of the Academy, implement learning programmes and activities to support individuals or groups of students, including more specific support for those with special educational needs. This work may take place in the classroom or in other teaching areas.

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

As a Learning Support Assistant/Personal Care 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.Hours32.50 hours per week: term time + 5 daysMonday to Friday: 8:30am to 3:30pm Interview date - Friday 4th December 2026