Teaching and Learning Support Assistant - Forest Oak School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant school community dedicated to nurturing pupils with MLD. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in children's lives, working in a supportive environment where staff are passionate about enabling every pupil to achieve their best. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare, you'll be part of a dynamic team that celebrates individual achievements and overcomes challenges together. If you're ready to inspire and empower young minds, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Relevant childcare qualification is essential for this role.
• Experience with SEN and managing children's behaviour is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support children with MLD aged 4-18 years in a dynamic school environment.
• Engage with pupils to foster a love for learning and build strong relationships.

Skills

Experience working with children

SEN experience

Positive behaviour management expertise

High level of literacy and numeracy

Education

NNEB/NVQ Level 3/BTEC or other relevant childcare qualification

GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)

Job description

Band C - Annual salary: £25,992 - £28,624 pro rata

Actual salary: £19,572 - £21,554

32.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday) – Term Time Only

Monday 8.30 a.m. to 4.20 p.m.

Tuesday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 3.20 p.m.

Plus two parents’ evenings each academic year

2 Posts

Contract: Permanent

To start: 1 September 2025

Forest Oak School is:

• for pupils with MLD, aged 4-18 years

• an outstanding school (Ofsted 2011, 2014 & 2019)

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

• campus with two other schools, in a very well resourced building

Essential: NNEB/NVQ Level 3/BTEC or other relevant childcare qualification

High level of literacy and numeracy – GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)

Experience working with children

SEN experience and positive behaviour management expertise.

Would you like to be part of the team? If you would like to find out more, contact:

Jill Lambert

Forest Oak School

Birmingham

B36 0UE

Tel: [phone]

Email:[e-mail]

Application by SMBC Application Form only – return via email or post.

Closing date: 11 May 2025

Interview date: 19 May 2025

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and on line checks.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Attached documents
Job Description & Person Specification
Application Form
Recruitment Monitoring Form
Notes of Guidance for Applicants