Part-time Learning Support Assistant - Merstone School

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is recruiting a Band C Learning Support Assistant on a temporary fixed term maternity cover (up to 1 year) at Merstone School. The role supports pupils with Severe & Complex Learning Disabilities, with SEN and ASD experience desirable.

Hours are 26 per week (Mon-Thu, 8:45am-3:45pm) across 39 weeks per year. Training will be provided to support pupils with medical care needs; a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification and GCSEs at grade C or above are

Qualifications

• NNEB/NVQ 3/BTEC or Level 3 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
• SEN experience
• ASD experience and behaviour management desirable
• Recent experience 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 improve pupil support.

Skills

SEN experience

ASD experience

Positive behaviour management

Parent and professional liaison

Education

NNEB/NVQ3/BTEC or Level 3 childcare

GCSE Maths & English Pass / Reading & Writing Skills & Numeracy NVQ2

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Band C Learning Support Assistant(Temporary Fixed Term Maternity Cover up to 1-year)

Salary: Band C - £26,824 - £29,540 (pro-rata) £16,159 - £17,795 (Actual Salary)

Working Pattern: Monday - Thursday, 8.45am - 3.45pm, 26 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Required: November 2026 or ASAP following this date

Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Learning Support Assistant.

SEN and ASD experience would be desirable.

The role will entail supporting pupil's 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 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 3 /BTEC or other relevant Level 3 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.

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