Learning Support Assistant - To support an individual child

sidneystringerprimary; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Sidney Stringer Primary Academy in Coventry is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support an individual child with a tailored learning plan. You will work under the guidance of the class teacher to enable access to learning and assist with classroom management, within a friendly school environment.

The role is fixed term, 32.5 hours per week, term-time only (8.30am–3.30pm) with five training days.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Evidence of having worked with children in some capacity.
• A positive interest in working with children.
• Knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of legislation.
• General understanding of National Curriculum, the foundation stage and other basic learning programmes.
• Ability to build good working relationships with a range of colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support an individual child with an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP).
• 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.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Experience with children

Interest in working with children

Policies and legislation awareness

National Curriculum knowledge

Teamwork and relationship building

Job description

# Learning Support Assistant - To support an individual childEmployer: Sidney Stringer Primary AcademyLocation: Coventry, West MidlandsContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: Grade 2 £19,523 to £19,830Posted: 22nd October 2026Expires: 6th November 2026 11:59 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1581035Job Reference: Learning Support Assistant 1-1* Share :* PrintWe currently have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our team supporting an individual child.**Job overview**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. This will include working with an individual child with an Education Heath Care Plan. 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.**Working hours**32.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday 8.30am. to 3.30pmTerm time only to include 5 teacher training days**Job requirements*** Good numeracy and literacy skills* Evidence of having worked with children in some capacity* A positive interest in working with children* Knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of legislation.* General understanding of National Curriculum, the foundation stage and other basic learning programmes* Ability to build good working relationships with a range of colleagues**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 skill set with key training and development opportunities available.**Interview on application and week beginning November 9th**### AttachmentsLSA 2026 1-1.docx\\_compressed### Safeguarding Statement:Sidney Stringer Primary 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.