Learning Support Assistant - Woodfield School

TN United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive team at Woodfield School. This role involves providing personalized support to students with special educational needs, particularly those with SEMH, ASD, and ADHD. The ideal candidate will be nurturing, flexible, and passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the social and emotional well-being of students while paving the way for potential career progression in education. If you are committed to making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the 'Thrive' approach beneficial.
• Ability to work with young people with SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with special educational needs.
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral teams.

Skills

Behaviour Management Skills

Empathy

Patience

Flexibility

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Educational Qualification

Job description

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Learning Support Assistant - Woodfield School, Coventry

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Client:

Coventry City Council

Location:

Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

12

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

What is the job role?

An opportunity to join the Woodfield team has arisen for dedicated and motivated individuals with a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs. Woodfield provides specialist SEMH education across Coventry between early years to the end of KS4. Woodfield currently comprises a Primary and Secondary provision on split sites. This role could be based at either primary or secondary, depending on the needs of the school and the abilities/experience of the successful candidate/s.

You will be part of a motivated and supportive learning support team who work closely with individual teachers and pupils to provide targeted personalised support. You will be expected to support our highly successful pastoral team in addition to classroom-based work. The successful candidate needs to be flexible, versatile, nurturing and able to work effectively with whole classes and 1:1.

An understanding of the ‘Thrive’ approach which underpins all of our work is beneficial along an empathetic nature and a desire to understand what drives and triggers certain behaviours.

Who are we looking for?

You will be expected to work independently with small groups and plan and prepare for this. You will need to have patience as well as good behaviour management skills, or the ability to develop them. You will also need a passion for working with young people and supporting those with barriers to their learning. All of the young people we serve have EHCPs with the majority of primary needs revolving around SEMH, a large percentage of our cohort have diagnosis of ASD and ADHD.

We are committed to staff professional learning and this role could provide a stepping stone towards either qualified teacher status or HLTA providing recognised pathways for career progression at all levels. If you are resilient and passionate about the social, emotional and mental wellbeing of young people then we need to hear from you. Part time candidates will be considered.

Hours: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification or you can download the application pack and return completed direct to the school at

Closing date: Sunday 30th June at midnight

Interview date: TBC

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.