Learning Support Assistant 1-1 - Sidney Stringer Primary Academy

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant practitioner to support an individual child.

Job overview

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. This will include working with an individual child with an Education Heath Care Plan. 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 colleagues

Why join us?

As 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 - 09:00am

Interview: Upon application

To apply please use the below link:

https://www.eteach.com/careers/sidneystringerprimary/job/learning-support-assistant-to-support-an-individual-child-1519029 Any queries should be sent to rpaandssprecruitment@sidneystringeracademy.org.uk

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.

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.