Learning Support Assistant

Sidneystringeracademy; Coventry; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A community academy in Coventry is looking for a part-time Learning Support Assistant to support students, particularly those with SEN. You will assist in care and learning programs, enabling access to education and helping manage classroom activities. The ideal candidate will have good numeracy and literacy skills, understanding of the National Curriculum, and the ability to build positive relationships. This role offers training and development opportunities within a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• General understanding of the National Curriculum.
• Ability to build good working relationships.
• Experience working with children with SEN.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals or groups of pupils in learning programs.
• Assist the teacher in managing students and the classroom.
• Enable access to learning for students.

Skills

Good numeracy/literacy skills

Understanding of the National Curriculum

Ability to build relationships

Experience with children with SEN

Job description

## Learning Support Assistant### We are searching for the best education professionals* Learning Support AssistantNEWFast Apply# Learning Support AssistantEmployerLocation: Coventry, West MidlandsContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Grade 2 £19,180 to £19,787Posted: 15th December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 6th January 2026 11:59 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1526154Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1526154* Share :**Job overview**Under the instruction/guidance of teacher or Assistant Head Teacher - Inclusion and within the overall ethos of the Academy, undertake care and learning programmes and activities to support individuals or groups of pupils, including more specific support for those with SEN, enable access to learning for students and assist the teacher in the management of students and the classroom.**Working hours**Monday - 8:30am to 4:30pmTuesday to Friday - 8:30am to 3:30pmTerm time only plus 5 days**Job requirements*** Good numeracy/literacy skills* General understanding of the National Curriculum and other basic learning programmes* Ability to build good working relationships with a range of colleagues* A drive to improve the life outcomes and opportunities for our students through education* Experience of working with children with SENAs a Learning Support Assistant within Ernesford Grange Academy, you’ll be able to make a key difference to a pupil’s educational experience as a crucial part of the wider team, and will have the opportunity to develop your skill set with key training and development opportunities available.**Interviews will take place:**Week commencing 12th January 2026### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Ernesford Grange Community Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Ernesford Grange Community AcademyPart of### Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust