SEN/ASD Learning Support Assistant — Medical Care

Merstone School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Merstone School in Birmingham is seeking experienced Learning Support Assistants to support pupils with Severe & Complex Learning Disabilities, aged 2-19. Role involves education, care and medical support; training is provided for medical needs. Desirable healthcare experience and First Aid knowledge.

Essential qualifications include Level 3 childcare (NNEB/NVQ3/BTEC) and GCSEs. Prior SEN/ASD exposure and positive behaviour management are valued, with experience in learning environments also

Qualifications

• Essential Level 3 childcare qualification
• GCSE Maths & English or equivalent NVQ2
• Ability to collaborate with parents, school nurses and other professionals
• SEN/ASD and positive behaviour management desirable
• Experience with children in learning environment desirable
• Medical care experience desirable
• Basic First Aid knowledge desirable

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' education, care and medical needs in a learning environment.
• Provide support with routines, supervision and communication with families.

Skills

SEN experience

ASD experience

Positive behaviour management

Ability to work with parents, nurses,

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification (NNEB/NVQ3/BTEC)

GCSE Maths & English or equivalent NVQ2

Job description

Merstone School in Birmingham is seeking experienced Learning Support Assistants to support pupils with Severe & Complex Learning Disabilities, aged 2-19. Role involves education, care and medical support; training is provided for medical needs. Desirable healthcare experience and First Aid knowledge.

Essential qualifications include Level 3 childcare (NNEB/NVQ3/BTEC) and GCSEs. Prior SEN/ASD exposure and positive behaviour management are valued, with experience in learning environments also