Learning Support Assistant - Early years, KS1 or KS2 - Broad Heath Primary School

Broad Heath is an inner-city school supporting 680+ fantastic pupils. We are seeking a passionate, resilient, and ambitious Learning Support Assistant to join our school and inspire a generation of children. Broad Heath Primary School nurtures inclusion, inspires lifelong learning, and empowers confident, responsible citizens who thrive and positively impact community. We continue to prioritise opportunities for professional growth and additional training (NPQs, subject leadership, areas of specialism e.g. SEND/EAL), and many staff are now leading on these areas in school and locally.

The role may be full‑time or part‑time (Term Time only) and is on a Fixed Term basis (Maternity Cover), with a view to starting as soon as possible.

• Understand the learning intention in every lesson and the role in teaching.
• Apply equity and equal opportunities in a learning context, ensuring all children learn and inclusion is achieved.
• Offer a variety of skills that enhance children’s learning.
• Review children’s learning daily and inform the class teacher; record responses when requested.
• Keep classroom equipment orderly and maintained, ensuring none is left at the end of the day.
• Prepare equipment for the whole day’s teaching, including lifting and reorganising as needed.
• Promote learning by creating vibrant and quality displays in the class and around the school, following the school display policy.
• Collaborate with other LSAs when asked.

• Has experience of working in primary education.
• Is committed to making a difference to the outcomes for children.
• Is creative and able to motivate and inspire children to succeed and achieve.
• Is positive and has effective classroom management strategies.
• Has a commitment to raising standards and accelerating children’s progress.
• Is resilient and works well as part of a team.
• Will go the extra‑mile for our children.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under‑represented; we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

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, all relevant safeguarding and pre‑employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre‑employment check with effect 1 Sept 2022, please note an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Please apply using the online application form, ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and job description and person specification.

Closing Date:
Monday 09/03/2026

Interview date:
Friday 13/03/2026

Coventry City Council

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