Learning Support Assistant – Radford Primary Academy

Company: Coventry City Council
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Location: Coventry
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Learning Support Assistant – Radford Primary Academy

What is the job role?We currently have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our team.Job overviewTo provide a complementary service to that provided by teachers and support staff in order to address the needs of children who need help and support to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside school in order to achieve to their full potential. By so doing to contribute to the work of the Academy in raising standards of attainment, improving attendance, reducing exclusions and maintaining good standards of behaviour.Who are we looking for?The right candidate will have:Good numeracy/literacy skillsNVQ 3 or above.Evidence of having worked with children in some capacityA positive interest in working with childrenKnowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of legislation.Ability to deal with sensitive issues appropriately, responding to a range of perspectives and experiences without being judgementalGood interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to build good working relationships with a range of colleaguesWhy join us?As a Learning Support Assistant within Radford 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.To apply please use the below link: https://www.eteach.com/careers/sidneystringerprimary/job/learning-support-assistant—to-support-an-individual-child-1556250 Any queries should be sent to rpaandssprecruitment@sidneystringeracademy.org.ukClosing date: 12th June 2026 at 12:00pmInterviews upon application.Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at jobshopemploymentsupport@coventry.gov.uk or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information.Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post. 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, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.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.

Contact Details: Coventry City CouncilTel: 8085834333Contact: School Recruitment Team (DW)Email:VPE3735EDB.567@vacancyposter.com

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Posted: June 1st, 2026