Learning Support Assistant - Forest Oak School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Solihull is seeking a Teaching & Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with MLD. Ideal candidates will possess relevant childcare qualifications and experience working with children. The role offers a dynamic school environment where staff are passionate about student achievements. Working hours are 32.5 per week during term time, with a contract starting on 01 February 2026 or as soon as possible. Application via SMBC Application Form only, with a closing date of 4th January 2026.

Qualifications

• Relevant childcare qualification is essential.
• GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent required.
• Experience with children and expertise in behaviour management are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in a nurturing environment.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance student achievements.
• Participate in parents’ evenings and school activities.

Skills

Experience working with children

Positive behaviour management expertise

High level of literacy and numeracy

Education

NNEB/NVQ Level 3/BTEC or other relevant childcare qualification

GCSE Maths & English pass grade (or equivalent)

Job description

Teaching & Learning Support Assistant – 2 posts

Salary: C Band – Annual salary £26,824 - £29,540 Pro rata Actual Salary £20,198 - £22,244

32.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday) – Term Time Only

Monday 8.30 a.m. to 4.20 pm. Tuesday to Friday 8.30 am. to 3.20 pm. Plus two Parents’ Evenings each academic year.

Contract: Permanent

To start 01 February 2026 or as soon as possible.

Forest Oak School is:

• for pupils with MLD, aged 4-18 years
• a consistently outstanding school (latest Ofsted 2024)

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 achievements
• campus with two other schools, in a very well resourced building

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• NNEB/NVQ Level 3/BTEC or other relevant childcare qualification
• High level of literacy and numeracy – GCSE Maths & English pass grade (or equivalent)
• Experience working with children/SEN experience and positive behaviour management expertise

Contact

Would you like to be part of the team? If you would like to find out more, contact:
Jill Lambert, Forest Oak School, Birmingham, B36 0UE.
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Application by SMBC Application Form only – return via email or post.

Closing date: 4th January 2026

Interview date: TBC

Our schools are 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 our schools are subject to Enhanced DBS checks. We undertake an online search of all 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.

Attached documents

• Job Description & Person Specification
• Standard Job Application Form DBS [SCHOOLS] v4.1 December 2019 Updated.doc
• Recruitment Monitoring Form
• Guidance notes for candidates re DBS