Specialist Learning Support Assistant - SEND Growth

Sidney Stringer Academy; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverbank Academy is seeking a Specialist Learning Support Assistant to support teaching staff and develop learners’ provision.

You will plan and deliver interventions with individuals or groups, monitor progress, and record achievements to inform next steps. The role supports pupils aged 11–19, including those with complex SEND, in a supportive school environment with training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Literacy, numeracy and ICT skills improvement targets (Grade C in English and Maths).
• A level (AS/Level) qualification.
• Experience leading lessons in community, mainstream or specialist settings.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to support pupils aged 11–19 in moving and handling and personal care.
• Strong communication with students, staff and parents.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Literacy development

Numeracy development

ICT skills

Lesson delivery

Student communication

SEND support

Moving and handling training

Education

A-level qualification

Job description

Riverbank Academy is seeking a Specialist Learning Support Assistant to support teaching staff and develop learners’ provision.

You will plan and deliver interventions with individuals or groups, monitor progress, and record achievements to inform next steps. The role supports pupils aged 11–19, including those with complex SEND, in a supportive school environment with training and progression opportunities.