Specialist Learning Support Assistant: SEND & Growth

Riverbank Academy; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Riverbank Academy is seeking a Specialist Learning Support Assistant to plan and deliver targeted literacy, numeracy and ICT interventions for learners aged 11–19. You will support staff, monitor pupil progress and contribute to students’ development in a supportive classroom environment.

You will work with groups and individuals, both in and out of class, and record progress through observations. Training and progression opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• A desire to improve literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
• Grade C achieved in English and Maths.
• Experience of leading lessons within a community, mainstream or special school context.
• Able to support students aged 11–19 in moving and handling and personal care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.
• Experience working with groups of young people with complex SEND, preferably of secondary age.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement agreed interventions with individuals/groups.
• Deliver programmes of support to smaller groups with minimal supervision.
• Monitor and record pupil responses to learning activities.
• Record achievement and progress via planned observations.

Skills

Literacy support

Numeracy support

ICT skills

Communication

Classroom support

Moving and handling

Personal care

Group supervision

Interventions planning

Education

A level (AS/level) standard

Job description

Riverbank Academy is seeking a Specialist Learning Support Assistant to plan and deliver targeted literacy, numeracy and ICT interventions for learners aged 11–19. You will support staff, monitor pupil progress and contribute to students’ development in a supportive classroom environment.

You will work with groups and individuals, both in and out of class, and record progress through observations. Training and progression opportunities are provided.