Band B 1:1 Learning Support Assistant (Fixed Term until 31/08/2026)

Merstone School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Merstone School is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant with SEN and/ or ASD experience to support pupils' education, care and medical needs. Full training will be given to support pupils with medical care needs, and some healthcare experience is desirable.

The school cares for pupils aged 2-19 with Severe & Complex Learning Disabilities and has an outstanding Ofsted history. Applicants should have Level 2 childcare qualification and GCSEs, with a focus on building positive

Qualifications

• NNEB/NVQ2/BTEC Level 2 childcare qualification required.
• GCSE Maths & English or Reading & Writing Skills and Numeracy NVQ Level 2 required.
• Ability to work positively with parents, school nurses and other professionals to improve pupil support.
• SEN/ASD experience and positive behaviour management desirable.
• Recent experience of working with children in a learning environment desirable.
• Medical care experience desirable.
• Basic knowledge of First Aid desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' education, care and medical needs.
• Work with school nurses and other professionals to enhance pupil support.
• Assist staff in planning and delivering individualised learning plans.

Skills

SEN experience

ASD experience

Positive behaviour management

Recent experience with children

Medical care experience

First Aid knowledge

Education

NNEB/NVQ2/BTEC Level 2 childcare qualification

GCSE Maths & English or Reading & Writing Skills and Numeracy NVQ Level 2

Job description

Governors are seeking to appoint an experienced Learning Support Assistant with SEN and/ or ASD experience. 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) andgraded Strong Standard (March 2026)

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