Teaching & Learning Support Assistant

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a qualified practitioner for a special educational needs role at Forest Oak School, which serves pupils aged 4-18 years with moderate learning difficulties. The position is full-time, spanning 32.5 hours per week during term time, offering a salary between £24,796 and £25,583 (pro-rata). Applicants should have relevant childcare qualifications and experience working with children. The role starts on 1 February 2026, or as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Qualified at NNEB/NVQ Level 2 or similar in childcare.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills, with GCSE Maths & English pass.
• Experience with children with special educational needs.

Skills

Experience working with children/SEN

Positive behaviour management expertise

High level of literacy and numeracy

Education

NNEB/NVQ Level 2/BTEC or other relevant childcare qualification

Job description

Essential Requirements

• NNEB/NVQ Level 2/BTEC or other relevant childcare qualification.
• High level of literacy and numeracy – GCSE Maths & English pass grade (or equivalent).
• Experience working with children/SEN and positive behaviour management expertise.

Position Details

• Salary: B Band – £24,796 – £25,583 (pro‑rate); £18,671 – £19,264 (Actual Salary).
• Post: 32.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday) – Term time only – 39 weeks.
• Fixed term to 31 August 2027.
• Working pattern: Monday 8.30 am – 4.20 pm; Tuesday to Friday 8.30 am – 3.20 pm; plus 2 parents' evenings each academic year.
• To start: 1 February 2026 or as soon as possible.

About the School

• Forest Oak School is for pupils with MLD, aged 4‑18 years.
• A consistently outstanding school (latest Ofsted 2024).
• We are offering a school community where pupils enjoy learning and value their relationships with us, staff are passionate about enabling all pupils to achieve beyond expectation, and together we make a creative, dynamic team, proud to overcome challenges and celebrate each individual's achievements.
• A campus with two other schools, in a very well‑resourced building.