Cognitive and Learning Ark Support Assistant

Job Title: Cognitive and Learning Ark Learning Support Assistant Employment Status: Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Term time plus 5 days, part time and flexible hours considered Salary: Grade 3 - £22,314 pro rata, per annum (FTE £25,185) Required: Flexible - September 2026 Location: Blue Coat C of E School, Coventry About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our newly established Enhanced Resource Provision, The Ark. We are seeking to appoint a skilled and experienced Learning Support Assistant to work within this specialist provision for students whose primary need is Cognition and Learning. Opened in January 2026, The Ark has been purposefully redesigned to meet the needs of our learners, offering a calm, supportive and nurturing environment. The successful candidate will work closely with students with special educational needs and disabilities to access a bespoke curriculum and deliver targeted interventions aligned with EHCP outcomes, under the guidance of the ERP Lead teacher and SENDCo. We are looking for someone who has: Knowledge of inclusion / SEND with particular expertise in language and communication A good understanding of the needs and characteristics of students across the age range 11-19 Recent experience of working with young people either in a school setting, as a parent, or involvement in voluntary work such as a youth group, cubs, brownie or similar organisation Administrative skills including experience of using a range of computer packages, navigating software and operating Microsoft Office The skills to analyse and report on data regarding student progress The ability to work in a team, supporting each to ensure the best outcome for the students. Excellent communication skills including the confidence to work with small groups of students in a teaching environment To facilitate purposeful inclusion in mainstream lessons as directed by the ERP Lead Teacher and SENDCo. All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about a child, take on the responsibility for providing a safe environment and promoting children’s welfare, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training and, familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by the trust/academy. Why work for us? A career at Inspire Education Trust offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We work hard to provide an environment which places staff wellbeing at the forefront of the agenda, as well as providing ample opportunities for personal and professional development. As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff. These include, but are not limited to: A highly supportive and committed senior leadership team Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7 confidential advice