Learning Support Assistant

Empowering Every Learner, Inspiring Every Day

Job Title:

Learning Support Assistant

Location:

Pattison School, Coventry

Salary:

Between £20,000 - £22,000 per Annum

Hours:

Full Time (Five Days per Week)

Contract:

Fixed-Term (Until End of Academic Year)

Start Date:

Available for September Start

Please note: Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to commence interviews and offers for this role prior to the closure date stated within this advertisement.

Join Our School as a Learning Assistant

Pattison School is a small, nurturing independent school with a strong ethos of care, creativity, and community. We are dedicated to supporting every child to thrive academically, socially, and artistically. Our size allows us to know each pupil as an individual, creating an environment where they feel valued, supported, and inspired.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and social media screening.

Role Purpose

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to inspire our children. Pattison School is seeking to appoint a full-time Learning Support Assistant. The successful candidate will have the knowledge, motivation, and experience to support pupils with a range of needs, including those with autism, dyslexia, and ADHD.

Our ideal candidate will work collaboratively with our staff to provide the very best support within the classroom environment, small group situations, and on a one-to-one basis. You will work alongside teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils while promoting their independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion.

What You Will Be Doing

• Assist in promoting the learning and personal development of assigned pupils, enabling them to make the best use of educational opportunities.
• Support pupils to learn effectively in group situations and on a one-to-one basis, clarifying instructions and aiding resource use.
• Motivate and encourage pupils by providing appropriate levels of individual attention, reassurance, and support with learning tasks.
• Assist in areas of difficulty such as speech and language, reading, spelling, numeracy, and social development.
• Establish supportive relationships and promote the inclusion and acceptance of pupils with SEND.
• Liaise with the class teacher, SENDCO, and other professionals, contributing to Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Implement agreed behaviour management strategies consistently and effectively.
• Monitor pupils' responses to learning activities and provide feedback on progress and behaviour.
• Support pupils in developing social skills both in and out of the classroom.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow school policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, and equality.

What You'll Bring

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or in a similar role within an educational setting.
• Experience supporting children and young people with SEND (e.g., autism, ADHD, dyslexia).
• A good understanding of how children learn and how to support their individual needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families.
• A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach.
• The ability to adapt quickly and respond to the changing needs of pupils.
• A proactive, flexible, and team-focused mindset.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• A willingness to undertake relevant training and continuous professional development.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our students. Your journey to inspire and empower begins here!