SEN/ASD Learning Support Assistant – Medical Care

Merstone School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Merstone School in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with SEN and ASD in a dynamic learning environment. You will assist with education, care and medical needs, with full training provided for medical support.

Essential qualifications include Level 3 childcare (NNEB/NVQ3/BTEC) and GCSEs in Maths and English; NVQ2 in Numeracy/Reading & Writing is also desirable. Experience with SEN/ASD and positive behaviour management is preferred.

Qualifications

• Essential Level 3 childcare qualification (NNEB/NVQ3/BTEC or equivalent).
• GCSE Maths and English passes or Reading/Writing and Numeracy at Level 2.
• Ability to work with parents, school nurses and other professionals.
• SEN/ASD experience and positive behaviour management desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' education and learning in the classroom.
• Assist with pupils' care and medical needs; training provided.
• Collaborate with school nurses and professionals to plan support.

Skills

SEN experience

ASD experience

Positive behaviour management

Communication with parents and other

Education

NNEB/NVQ3/BTEC Level 3 childcare qualification

GCSE Maths & English

NVQ Level 2 in Numeracy/Reading & Writing

Job description

Merstone School in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with SEN and ASD in a dynamic learning environment. You will assist with education, care and medical needs, with full training provided for medical support.

Essential qualifications include Level 3 childcare (NNEB/NVQ3/BTEC) and GCSEs in Maths and English; NVQ2 in Numeracy/Reading & Writing is also desirable. Experience with SEN/ASD and positive behaviour management is preferred.