Learning Support Assistant Nursery 20 hours
| Posting date: | 18 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 September 2025 |
| Location: | Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 1AB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | c01792b5-7d84-499c-8160-12cc6a71572e |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
What We Need From You
We’re looking for someone who:
• Has paid experience in a school setting, working with children who have additional / special educational needs.
• Is patient, calm, caring, and able to build trusting relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Has good communication skills and the ability to follow and adapt plans and strategies in collaboration with the teacher / SENCo.
• Is reliable, proactive, flexible, and committed to inclusion.
• Holds, ideally, relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning, or equivalent) or GCSEs or equivalents in English & Maths (or willing to work towards them, if required).
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer •
A supportive, inclusive community that values every staff member.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to grow your skills and confidence.
• Mentorship and support from the SENDCo and senior leadership team.
• A positive working environment where we recognise that happy, supported staff help children do well.
Close working with SENCo / class teachers, within a school that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance
Further details about the role
To support children in Nursery with additional needs: helping with routines, learning activities, social skills, and ensuring every child feels secure and supported.
How to Apply
• Please send your completed application form and a short cover letter outlining which of the roles you’re applying for, and why you believe you’re a good fit.
• Provide two referees, one of whom can speak to your experience working with children in a school setting.
• Interviews will take place: Week beginning 6th October 2025.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
What We Need From You
We’re looking for someone who:
• Has paid experience in a school setting, working with children who have additional / special educational needs.
• Is patient, calm, caring, and able to build trusting relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Has good communication skills and the ability to follow and adapt plans and strategies in collaboration with the teacher / SENCo.
• Is reliable, proactive, flexible, and committed to inclusion.
• Holds, ideally, relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning, or equivalent) or GCSEs or equivalents in English & Maths (or willing to work towards them, if required).
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer •
A supportive, inclusive community that values every staff member.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to grow your skills and confidence.
• Mentorship and support from the SENDCo and senior leadership team.
• A positive working environment where we recognise that happy, supported staff help children do well.
Close working with SENCo / class teachers, within a school that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance
Further details about the role
To support children in Nursery with additional needs: helping with routines, learning activities, social skills, and ensuring every child feels secure and supported.
How to Apply
• Please send your completed application form and a short cover letter outlining which of the roles you’re applying for, and why you believe you’re a good fit.
• Provide two referees, one of whom can speak to your experience working with children in a school setting.
• Interviews will take place: Week beginning 6th October 2025.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.