Specialist Learning Support Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading academy trust in Coventry seeks a dedicated Specialist Learning Support Assistant to support teaching staff in developing learners. You will plan and deliver educational interventions for students aged 11-19, monitor their progress, and contribute to a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate has a commitment to improving literacy and numeracy skills, effective communication abilities, and experience in diverse educational settings. Join a supportive environment offering professional development and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Training and career progression

Qualifications

• Desire to improve literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.
• Experience leading lessons in diverse educational settings.
• Ability to support students aged 11-19.
• Effective communication with students, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement interventions with individuals/groups.
• Monitor and record pupil responses to learning activities.
• Deliver support programs to smaller groups.

Skills

Improving literacy skills

Improving numeracy skills

ICT skills

Communication with students

Education

A level (AS/level) standard

Grade C in English and Maths

Job description

## Specialist Learning Support Assistant### We are searching for the best education professionals* Specialist Learning Support AssistantNEWFast 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