Learning Support Assistant - Sidney Stringer Primary Academy in Coventry

# Learning Support Assistant – Sidney Stringer Primary Academy### About the team we are recruiting toWe currently have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant practitioner to join our team.**Job overview**As a Learning Support Assistant, 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. 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.**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 colleaguesAs 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.Closing date: 08.12.2025 – 09:00amInterview: Upon applicationTo apply please use the below link:Any queries should be sent to rpaandssprecruitment@sidneystringeracademy.org.ukOur 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### Attached documents### Learning Support Assistant – Sidney Stringer Primary Academy* **Salary** £18,608 to £19,196 pa* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** coventrycc/TP/501/11878* **Contract Type** Term Time Only* **Working Hours** 32.5* **Closing Date** 08 December, 2025* **Job Category** Schools/Academies – Support Staff Roles* **Business Unit** Schools* **Location** Sidney Stringer Primary Academy, Bath Street, Coventry, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)* **Posted on** 24 November, 2025| OpenStreetMap contributorsDirections to### Spread the word #J-18808-Ljbffr