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Coventry City Council

Learning Support Assistant 1-1 - Sidney Stringer Primary Academy

Hybrid

Coventry, United kingdom

Freelance

24-11-2025

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About The Team We Are Recruiting To

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant practitioner to support an individual child.

Job Overview

Under the instruction/guidance of class teacher 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 special education needs. This will include working with an individual child with an Education Heath Care Plan. Enable access to learning for children and assist the teacher in the management of children and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or in other teaching areas.

What is the job role?

The right candidate will have:

Good numeracy and literacy skills
Experience of working with children in some capacity
A positive interest in working with children
Knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of legislation.
General understanding of National Curriculum, the foundation stage and other basic learning programmes
Ability to effectively communicate and build good working relationships with a range of colleagues

Why join us?

As a Learning Support Assistant within Sidney Stringer Primary 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: 32.5 per week 39 weeks per year.

Who are we looking for?

Closing date: 08.12.2025 - 09:00am

Interview: Upon application

To apply please use the below link:

https://www.eteach.com/careers/sidneystringerprimary/job/learning-support-assistant-to-support-an-individual-child-1519029 Any queries should be sent to rpaandssprecruitment@sidneystringeracademy.org.uk

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.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council

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About the Company

Coventry City Council is a metropolitan authority located in the city of Coventry, England, UK. Coventry City Council is a democratic organisation. It comprises 54 elected Councillors who are responsible for agreeing policies about provision of services and how the Council's money is spent. The Council employs officers who are responsible for its day to day management. The One Coventry Plan 2022 – 2030 is reflective of the emerging priorities for the Council, residents, local communities and the city for the coming years.... Know more