SEN/ASD Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover) 26h/w

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

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