1:1 Learning Support Assistant - Merstone School

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Merstone School is seeking a Band B 1:1 Learning Support Assistant on a fixed-term basis until 31 August 2026. The role involves supporting pupils with complex learning needs, including medical support, within a well-resourced campus.

Essential qualifications include Level 2 childcare (NNEB/NVQ2/BTEC) and GCSEs in Maths/English. Term-time hours are 32.5 per week, Monday to Friday, with training provided for medical care support.

Qualifications

• SEN experience and ASD experience desirable.
• Positive behaviour management expertise desirable.
• Recent experience with children in a learning environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' education, care and medical needs.
• Work with school nurses and other professionals to improve pupil support.

Skills

SEN experience

ASD experience

Positive behaviour management

Working with parents

Children in learning environment

Education

NNEB/NVQ 2 /BTEC Level 2 childcare

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Band B 1:1 Learning Support Assistant (Fixed Term until 31/08/26)

Salary: Band B - £25,614 - £26,427 (pro-rata)

This is subject to qualifications and experience

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 8.45am - 3.45pm, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Required: November 2026 or ASAP following this date

Governors are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant. SEN and/ or ASD experience is desirable. The role will involve supporting pupils' education, care and medical needs. Full training will be given to support pupils with medical care needs, but some healthcare or medical care experience would be desirable.

Merstone School is:

• for pupils with Severe & Complex Learning Disabilities, aged 2-19 years
• an outstanding school (Ofsted 2011, 2014, 2017 & 2023) and graded Strong Standard (March 2026)

We are offering a school community:

• where pupils enjoy learning and value their relationships with us
• where staff are passionate about enabling all pupils to achieve beyond expectation
• where together we make a creative, dynamic team, proud to overcome challenges and celebrate each individual’s achievement
• a campus with two other schools, in a very well-resourced building where the mental health and well-being of the whole school community is valued and supported

Essential/ Desirable:

• NNEB/ NVQ 2 /BTEC or other relevant Level 2 childcare qualification
• essential - GCSE Maths & English Pass or Reading & Writing Skills and Numeracy Skills NVQ Level 2
• essential - Ability to work positively with parents, school nurses and other professionals to improve the support for pupils
• essential - SEN experience, ASD experience and positive behaviour management expertise desirable
• Recent experience of working with children in a learning environment desirable
• Medical care experience desirable
• Basic knowledge of First Aid desirable

Closing date: 9.00am, Monday 2nd November 2026
Interview date: TBC

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. All positions in this school will be subject to Enhanced DBS checks. We undertake an online search of shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process.
Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves.

Advert Contact Details:

• Kim Archer-Clarke
• Merstone School
• Windward Way
• Smith's Wood
• Birmingham
• B36 0UE
• Tel: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Attached documents

• Job Description
• Personal Specification
• Application Form
• Recruitment Monitoring Form