Learning Support Assistant - Study Programme

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

The Adult Education Service is part of Coventry City Council. We provide a wide range of courses for Coventry residents age 19+ and much of our provision is targeted at people with the highest levels of need.

We offer long courses in English, maths, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), ICT/Digital and vocational subjects such as Early Years, along with provision for adults with learning disabilities.

We also offer a very wide range of short community courses in arts, crafts, music, dance, exercise, fitness and family learning. In addition, we run a highly supportive study programme for young people.

Our work-based learning offer includes Apprenticeships in the following subject areas:

• Nursery Workers
• Teaching Assistants
• Leadership/Management; and
• Customer Care.

We also provide courses for adults who are seeking work via the Council’s Job Shop.

Our main base is at Southfields Old School, CV1 5EJ, with provision delivered at around 25 other sites within Coventry, mostly in areas of highest need.

We welcome applications from anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of people in Coventry.

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

Role: Part Time, Term Time Only, 37 hours per week for 40 weeks.

Adult Education at Southfields Old School is proud to deliver a vibrant and inclusive study programme for young people aged 16–24, including those with and without an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

We offer a range of tailored pathways to support learners on their journey into employment, including:

• Supported Internships

• Step into Work

• Step into Your Future

Our programmes are enriched with meaningful work experience opportunities, ensuring our learners are fully equipped for the world of work.

We are excited to offer a permanent, term-time only role to support the delivery of our new employment-focused programmes. This role will be instrumental in helping learners both with and without EHCPs gain the confidence, skills, and experience they need to move successfully into employment.

We're seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives and committed to inclusive education and employment pathways.

If you're ready to be part of a forward-thinking team that empowers young people and promotes independence through learning and employment, we’d love to hear from you.

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We are seeking one enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join our Study Programme team, working term-time only to support young people aged 16–18 and 19–24 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Working closely with the Study Programme Manager and subject tutors, you will:

• Provide high-quality learning support to learners with EHCPs.

• Assist learners who may experience anxiety about returning to education, helping them reintegrate with confidence and dignity.

• Work alongside tutors to help learners reach their full potential — both academically and personally.

• Maintain accurate learner records and individual learning plans, as directed.

• Be part of a dynamic, supportive team addressing learners’ educational and pastoral needs.

• Collaborate with colleagues and external agencies to ensure appropriate support is in place.

Key Requirements

• Experience working as a teaching assistant or in a role supporting young people, particularly those with additional learning needs.

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above, or an equivalent qualification.

• A commitment to inclusive education and a belief in every young person’s ability to succeed.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people who may need additional guidance to succeed in their education and future employment.

If you are passionate, patient, and ready to be part of a forward-thinking team — we’d love to hear from you.

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.

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

On interview you will support a group of learners in the classroom for 20 mins followed by a 30 minute face to face panel interview.

Interview dates: 20th, 21st and 22nd October

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies