Specialist Learning Support Assistant

Riverbank Academy; Coventry; On-site; GBP 19,000 - GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Coventry is looking for a dedicated Specialist Learning Support Assistant. This full-time or part-time role involves planning interventions, supporting teaching staff, and helping students aged 11-19 with their learning and personal care. The ideal candidate will have strong literacy and numeracy skills, preferably A-level qualifications, and a commitment to improve students' learning outcomes. Opportunities for professional development and training are available within this supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Training and career progression

Qualifications

• Desire to improve literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.
• Qualification to A level (AS/level) standard is desirable.
• Experience of leading lessons in various school contexts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement interventions for learners.
• Monitor and record pupils' responses and progress.
• Support students aged 11-19 in personal care.

Skills

Effective communication

Literacy improvement

Numeracy support

ICT skills

Education

A level (AS/level) qualification

Job description

## Specialist Learning Support Assistant### We are searching for the best education professionals* Specialist Learning Support AssistantFast Apply# Specialist Learning Support AssistantEmployerLocation: Coventry, West MidlandsContract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time, Part TimeSalary: G4 (32 hrs £19,504 - £22,169) or (37 hrs)Posted: 16th January 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 27th February 2026 11:59 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1529831Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1529831* Share :Riverbank Academy currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Specialist 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 planning and implementing agreed interventions with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom, delivering programmes of support to smaller groups with minimal supervision, monitoring and recording pupil’s responses to learning activities through formal observations and planned recording of achievement and progress.**Job requirements*** A desire to continue to improve literacy, numeracy and ICT skills, with Grade C achieved in English and Maths* Qualification to A level (AS/level) standard. desirable* Experience of leading lessons within a community, mainstream or special school context* Commitment to build upon your own learning through our structures* Able to support students aged from 11-19 in moving and handling and personal care* Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parentsAs an Specialist 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**### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointments to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Criminal Records Bureau.### Riverbank AcademyPart of### Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust