Part-Time SEN & ASD Learning Support Assistant

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

Job summary

Merstone School is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with Severe & Complex Learning Disabilities, aged 2-19, including medical care needs. Training will be provided for medical aspects, with desirable healthcare experience.

The role suits someone with SEN and ASD experience and a positive behaviour management approach, who can work with parents and professionals to enhance pupil support.

Qualifications

• 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
• NNEB/NVQ 3/ BTEC or other Level 3 childcare qualification essential
• GCSE Maths & English Pass or Reading & Writing Skills and Numeracy Skills NVQ Level 2 essential

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' education, care and medical needs.
• Full training will be given to support pupils with medical care needs.
• Collaborate with parents, school nurses and other professionals to improve pupil support.

Skills

SEN experience

ASD experience

Positive behaviour management

Recent experience with children

Education

NNEB/NVQ 3/BTEC Level 3 childcare

GCSE Maths & English (pass) & Numeracy (NVQ Level 2)

Job description

Merstone School is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with Severe & Complex Learning Disabilities, aged 2-19, including medical care needs. Training will be provided for medical aspects, with desirable healthcare experience.

The role suits someone with SEN and ASD experience and a positive behaviour management approach, who can work with parents and professionals to enhance pupil support.