Learning Support Assistant – SEN/ASD & Medical Care

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Merstone School in Solihull is seeking Learning Support Assistants to assist with education, care and medical needs for pupils aged 2-19 with severe and complex learning disabilities. The role requires a Level 3 childcare qualification and strong literacy/numeracy skills, with training provided for medical care duties.

Contract is permanent, part-time 32.5 hours weekly during 39 weeks per year, starting November 2026.

Qualifications

• NNEB / NVQ 3 / BTEC or Level 3 childcare qualification required.
• GCSE Maths & English passes or equivalent literacy/numeracy skills.
• Experience working with pupils with additional needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' education, care and medical needs on a day-to-day basis.
• Work with school nurses and professionals to adapt care plans.
• Provide Personal and Medical Care Support as required.

Skills

Parent collaboration

Behaviour management

SEN experience

Education

NNEB / NVQ3 / BTEC Level 3 childcare

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Merstone School in Solihull is seeking Learning Support Assistants to assist with education, care and medical needs for pupils aged 2-19 with severe and complex learning disabilities. The role requires a Level 3 childcare qualification and strong literacy/numeracy skills, with training provided for medical care duties.

Contract is permanent, part-time 32.5 hours weekly during 39 weeks per year, starting November 2026.