Specialist Learning Support - SEND & Literacy/Numeracy

Sidneystringertrust; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverbank Academy is seeking a Specialist Learning Support Assistant to assist teaching staff in developing and delivering targeted interventions for learners aged 11–19, inside and outside the classroom.

You will plan and implement interventions, support literacy, numeracy and ICT development, and help learners access activities with minimal supervision. The role offers professional growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Desire to improve literacy, numeracy and ICT with grade C in English and Maths.
• Qualification to A level (AS/Level) standard.
• Desirable experience leading lessons in community, mainstream or special school contexts.
• Commitment to continuing learning through organisational structures.
• Ability to support 11–19 year olds in moving and handling and personal care.
• Good communication with students, staff and parents; experience with SEND groups.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement agreed interventions with individuals or groups.
• Deliver programmes of support to smaller groups with minimal supervision.
• Monitor and record pupil responses to learning activities through observations and progress records.
• Capture achievement data and report progress to teaching staff.

Skills

Literacy improvement

Numeracy improvement

ICT skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

AS/Level standard

Job description

Riverbank Academy is seeking a Specialist Learning Support Assistant to assist teaching staff in developing and delivering targeted interventions for learners aged 11–19, inside and outside the classroom.

You will plan and implement interventions, support literacy, numeracy and ICT development, and help learners access activities with minimal supervision. The role offers professional growth within a supportive environment.