SEN Learning Support Assistant

RIVERBANK ACADEMY; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverbank Academy invites applications for a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to support teaching staff in developing learners' academic and individual needs. You will provide structured guidance in class and assist with the tutorial program as a co-tutor, building on your existing skills within a supportive environment that offers professional development and career progression opportunities.

You should have 2 GCSEs including English and Maths, with A level desirable, and experience

Qualifications

• Demonstrated empathy and ability to support learners with diverse needs.
• Experience supporting students aged 11–19 in educational settings.
• Experience leading lessons or activities in schools or community contexts.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured support to teaching staff and learners in lessons.
• Deliver in-class support to teachers and delivery practitioners.
• Assist with the tutorial program as a co-tutor and contribute to pupil progression.

Skills

Empathy

Student support

Lesson leadership

Moving and handling

Personal care

SEND experience

Education

GCSEs incl English & Maths

A level (AS/Level) desirable

Job description

Riverbank Academy currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to join the team, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners., You'll be responsible for providing structured support and guidance in the development of our students' academic and individual needs, providing in-class support to our teachers and delivery practitioners, also assisting with the tutorial program as a co-tutor., As an SEN Learning Support Assistant within Riverbank Academy, you'll be able to build upon your existing skill set within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.

• A minimum of 2 GCSEs or equivalent at C (4/5) grade or above, including English and Maths
• Qualification to A level (AS/level) standard. desirable
• Ability to support students aged from 11-19 in moving and handling and personal care
• Experience working with groups of young people with complex SEND, preferably of secondary age
• Experience of leading lessons within a community, mainstream or special school context
• Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students