Job description
Riverbank Academy currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to join the team, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.
Job overview
You’ll be responsible for providing structured support and guidance in the development of our students' academic and individual needs, providing in-class support to our teachers and delivery practitioners, also assisting with the tutorial program as a co-tutor.
Job requirements
- A minimum of 2 GCSEs or equivalent at C (4/5) grade or above, including English and Maths
- Qualification to A level (AS/level) standard. desirable
- Ability to support students aged from 11-19 in moving and handling and personal care
- Experience working with groups of young people with complex SEND, preferably of secondary age
- Experience of leading lessons within a community, mainstream or special school context
- Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students
Why join us?
As an SEN Learning Support Assistant within Riverbank Academy, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skill set within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.
Interviews will take place upon application
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Riverbank School
Academy special sponsor led · Ages 11–19
- Pupils
- 208
- Avg teacher salary
- £48,623
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
- Academy trust
- SIDNEY STRINGER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Coventry, Coventry, CV3 2QD
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- Salary
- G3 (32 hrs £18,901-£19,815) or (37 hrs)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 23 June 2026
- Closing date
- 4 August 2026
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