Learning Support Assistant (SEN)

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their inclusion unit. This role focuses on supporting children with Special Educational Needs, ensuring they integrate fully into classroom activities. The successful candidate will run targeted interventions, assist with educational health plans, and work closely with nursery and Year 1 children. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on young learners' lives in a nurturing environment that values diversity and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Good Literacy and Numeracy skills equivalent to NVQ 2 or GCSE (A-C grades).
• NVQ 3 or equivalent in Teaching Assistance is required.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Special Educational Needs on a 1:1 or 1:2 basis.
• Run specific interventions to assist children's individual learning needs.

Skills

Literacy Skills

Numeracy Skills

Communication Skills

Education

NVQ 2 or GCSE in English and Maths

NVQ 3 or equivalent, Teaching Assistant

Job description

Manor Park Primary School is a happy, supportive and ambitious school that strives to give the best possible learning opportunities to all the children that attend. At Manor Park we believe that every child can SOAR to success. We aim to raise aspirations, inspire a life-long love of learning and create memories to last a lifetime. We celebrate our diversity, promote equality and strive to make a positive contribution to our community. In March 2023 OFSTED continued to judge us as GOOD overall.

Our Values

We are incredibly proud of our school and the children who come here to learn and soar to success. Our school, built in 1950, is a wellestablished part of the community and has a heritage which sees ex pupils returning as parents and even grandparents.

Our core mission is to offer our wonderful children outstanding teaching and learning experiences and the very best opportunities, in and beyond the classroom. Learning at Manor Park is innovative, fun and exciting, capturing pupils' interests and extending their knowledge and skills. We aim to raise aspirations, inspire a life-long love of learning and create memories to last a lifetime. As you explore the website, you will see the range of opportunities that our children have, and the local, national and global links we have forged. We are particularly proud of our Manor Park University which extends and enriches our curriculum offer. In addition, our excellent pastoral care ensures that all children are nurtured and thrive in a supportive and caring environment.

What is the job role?

Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant (SEN) to work in our inclusion unit

Supporting the educational and developmental needs of children with Special Educational Needs on a 1:1 or 1:2 basis.

Ensuring that the children can integrate as fully as possible in the activities on offer in the classroom.

Running specific interventions and activities to assist the children's individual learning and social needs.

Supporting the children with the targets on their Educational Health and Care Plans.

The role will include supporting two nursery children and two Year 1 children with significant needs under the guidance of the class teacher/SEN HLTA/SENCo.

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.

Who are we looking for?

Applicants should have:

• Good Literacy and Numeracy skills equivalent to NVQ 2 or GCSE (A-C grades) in English and Maths
• NVQ 3 or equivalent, Teaching Assistant

For an informal conversation about this role, please contact Mrs Jo Shepherd

Interview date: w/b 12th May 2025

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.