Learning Support Assistant

Sidney Stringer Academy, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5LY

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  8 January 2026

• Closing date

  23 January 2026 at 11:59am

• Date listed

  8 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 2 £18,608 to £19,196

Learning Support Assistant job summary

You will be employed by the trust which consists of five schools led by Sidney Stringer Academy. The schools are Radford Primary Academy, Ernesford Grange Community Academy, Riverbank Academy (Special School), Sidney Stringer Primary School and Sidney Stringer Academy.

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our Learning Support Team, to develop an understanding of the special educational needs of the student/s concerned. You will use strategies, in liaison with the teacher to support pupils to achieve learning goals. Work on differentiated activities with identified groups of students, independent of the classroom if required, support the teacher in implementing specific teaching programmes and supervise practical tasks and support with differentiating these where appropriate.

Approximately 20% of the students at the Academy are identified as SEND and within this there is a varied spectrum of additional needs. We strive to ensure that all students have equal access to a broad and balanced curriculum and our LSAs are integral to this.

Job overview

Under the instruction/guidance of the teacher or Assistant Principal for Inclusion and within the overall ethos of the Academy, implement learning programmes and activities to support individuals or groups of students, including more specific support for those with special educational needs. This work may take place in the classroom or in other teaching areas.

Job requirements

• Good numeracy/literacy skills
• Evidence of having worked with children in some capacity
• Ability to work on own and as part of a team, with strong communication skills
• A drive to improve the life outcomes and opportunities for our students through education
• General understanding of National Curriculum and other basic learning programmes

Why join us?

As a Learning Support Assistant within Sidney Stringer 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 skillset with key training and development opportunities available.

Hours

32.50 hours per week - term time only plus 5 days

8:30 am to 3:30 pm - Monday to Friday

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Sidney Stringer Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1495 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sidney Stringer Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sidney-stringer-academy

Our Trust consists of five schools led by Sidney Stringer Academy. The schools are Radford Primary Academy, Ernesford Grange Community Academy, Riverbank Academy (Special School), Sidney Stringer Academy and Sidney Stringer Primary Free School.

All of the schools in the trust are working together with the ambition of becoming outstanding. As the Trust develops we are exploring the opportunities of creating shared posts and services across the schools so that we can benefit from economies of scale.

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