SEN Learning Support Assistant

Sidneystringertrust; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverbank Academy is seeking a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to join our team. You will provide structured support to learners, assist teaching staff with developing academic and personal skills, and contribute to the tutorial programme as a co-tutor.

The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression, working with students aged 11–19 who have complex SEND needs. Interviews will be held after application.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 GCSEs or equivalent at C (4/5) or above, including English and Maths.
• Qualification to A level standard; desirable.
• Ability to support students aged 11–19 in moving and handling and personal care.
• Experience with groups of young people with complex SEND, preferably secondary age.
• Experience leading lessons in community, mainstream or special school contexts.
• Empathetic and understanding to students' needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured support and guidance in developing students' academic and individual needs.
• Provide in-class support to teachers and delivery practitioners.
• Assist with the tutorial program as a co-tutor.

Skills

Empathy

SEND experience

In-class support

Lesson-leading

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths (minimum C/4)

A levels (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.

Job overview

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.

Job requirements

• 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. desirableAbility 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

Why join us?

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.

Interviews will take place upon application