Learning Support Assistant - Sidney Stringer Primary Academy

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council seeks a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to enhance students' educational experiences. The role involves supporting children within the classroom, particularly those with special educational needs, and contributing to their learning and development effective communication. Opportunities for professional development are provided, with a focus on team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification
• GCSE English and Maths C grade or above
• Experience with SEN support and behaviour management

Responsibilities

• Support individuals/groups of pupils with learning.
• Assist teacher in classroom management and activities.
• Implement effective provision for special education needs.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience supporting pupils with SEN

Awareness of Child Safeguarding

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 support within the classroom and working closely with other teaching staff to ensure provision is effective and that learning needs are met.

What is the job role?

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.

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

Interview date: Upon application

To apply please use the below link:

https://www.eteach.com/careers/sidneystringerprimary/job/learning-support-assistant-1492014

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 2025_compressed.pdf