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You will be employed by the trust which consists of five schools led by Sidney Stringer Academy. The schools are Radford Primary Academy, Ernesford Grange Community Academy, Riverbank Academy (Special School), Sidney Stringer Primary School and Sidney Stringer Academy.
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual for the pivotal role of Learning Support Assistant Literacy & Numeracy Intervention Specialist.
This role is widely regarded as an invaluable stepping stone for professionals serious about a career in education. You will gain specialist experience that prepares you for rapid progression. We are the lead school for the Coventry SCITT (School Centre for Initial Teacher Training). Many of our LSAs transition directly into teaching through PGCE or School Direct courses, leveraging the rich, practical experience gained here.
You will be joining a large, motivated, and supportive learning support team where your primary expertise will be integral to student success.
This LSA role is a specialist position focused on designing, delivering, and tracking targeted literacy and numeracy interventions. Your expertise will be crucial in building the foundational skills necessary for students to access the wider secondary curriculum.
Nearly 22% of the students at the Academy are identified as having SEND. You will be integral to ensuring that all students have equal access to a broad and balanced curriculum, making a real difference every single day to the most vulnerable learners.
Working hours
35 hours per week - term time only plus 5 days
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4pm
Job overview
To work under the guidance of the Assistant Principal for Inclusion to implement, monitor, and track the progress of targeted students. To plan, deliver, and evaluate high-impact learning programmes and activities specifically focused on developing core literacy and numeracy skills for individuals and groups, including those with special educational needs (SEND). This work is expected to drive accelerated progress and may take place in the classroom or in other teaching areas.
Job requirements
1. Good numeracy/literacy skills
2. Excellent curriculum knowledge of the primary literacy and numeracy curriculum and skills for learning
3. Experience supporting children/young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
4. A positive interest in working with students, and an ability to inspire them
5. Ability to work on your own and as part of a team, with strong communication skills
Why join us?
As a Learning Support Assistant within Sidney Stringer 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.
Interview date 10th December 2025
Safeguarding Statement
Sidney Stringer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.