Learning Support Assistant

Jobs and careers with Coventry City Council

The Governors are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to enhance the academic and pastoral provision in our caring, Catholic school.

The successful candidate will:

• Be proactive and have drive, energy, initiative and enthusiasm.
• Be committed to developing the full potential of every child and have high expectations of achievement for all.
• Have the ability to form supportive partnerships and communicate effectively with children, staff, parents and the wider local community
• Be supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school.

We can offer:

• Children who enjoy learning.
• A school that is committed to inclusion and believes in developing the whole child.
• An exciting and well-resourced learning environment.
• A strong team ethos and opportunities for continuing professional development.

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.

• Salary £25989 - £29540 pa pro rata (39 weeks worked)
• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference coventrycc/TP/188/12879
• Contract Type Term Time Only
• Closing Date 17 June, 2026
• Job Category Schools/Academies - Support Staff Roles
• Business Unit Schools
• Location St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School, Leigh Street Hillfields, Coventry, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)