Learning Support Assistant - Merstone School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Solihull is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with severe and complex learning disabilities. The role involves assisting with educational and medical care needs, working closely with parents and professionals. Full training will be provided, and the position offers a supportive school community focused on student well-being and achievement.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with education, care, and medical needs.
• GCSE Maths & English required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with education, care, and medical care needs.
• Work with parents, school nurses, and other professionals.

Skills

SEN experience

Ability to work positively with parents

Education

NNEB / NVQ 2 / BTEC or other relevant childcare or healthcare qualification

GCSE Maths & English Pass

Job description

Band B Learning Support Assistant

1 x Fixed Term Funded Post from ASAP until 31 December 2025

1 x Fixed Term Contract from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2027

Salary: Band B - £24,027 - £24,790 (pro-rata) £18,092 - £18,667 (Actual Salary)

This is subject to qualifications and experience.

Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8.45am – 3.45pm, 32.5 hours, 39 weeks per year (Term time only)

Governors are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant. The role will entail supporting pupils with education, care and medical care 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)

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 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 childcare or healthcare qualification desirable
• GCSE Maths & English Pass or Reading & Writing Skills and Numeracy Skills
• NVQ Level 2
  

Essential:

• SEN experience

Desirable:

• Recent experience of working with children in a learning environment desirable
• Ability to work positively with parents, school nurses and other professionals to improve the support for the pupil essential Medical care experience desirable Basic knowledge of First Aid desirable

Would you like to be part of the team? If so, download the information and application pack and return your completed application form to [e-mail] or contact school for more information.

Closing date: Wednesday 21 May 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Interview date: Week commencing 2 June 2025, date to be confirmed.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

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 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.

Merstone School, Windward Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, B36 0UE

Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Attached documents
Person Specification.pdf
Job Description Blank Template (School).pdf
Recruitment Monitoring Form 1.doc
Standard Job Application Form DBS SCHOOLS v5.1 March 2023 Updated.doc