Learning Support Assistant to include Personal and Medical Care Support Band C - £25,992 - £28,624 (pro-rata) (This is subject to qualifications and experience) Post: Learning Support Assistant (Temporary Maternity Cover Fixed Term 1 Year) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8.45am – 3.45pm, 19.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Start Date: 24th February 2025) Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Learning Support Assistant, SEN and ASD experience would be desirable. The role will entail supporting pupil’s education, care and medical needs. Full training will be given to support pupils with medical care needs, but some healthcare or medical care experience would be desirable. Merstone School is: • for pupils with Severe & Complex Learning Disabilities, aged 2-19 years • an outstanding school (Ofsted 2011, 2014, 2017 & 2023) 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 • a campus with two other schools, in a very well-resourced building • where the mental health and well-being of the whole school community is valued and supported Essential/Desirable: • NNEB/ NVQ 3 /BTEC or other relevant 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 to improve the support for pupils essential • SEN experience, ASD experience and positive behaviour management expertise desirable • Recent experience of working with children in a learning environment desirable • Medical care experience desirable • Basic knowledge of First Aid desirable Would you like to be part of the team? If so, download the information and application pack and return your completed application form to officemerstone.solihull.sch.uk or contact school for more information. Closing date: Monday 9 December 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Interviews: TBC 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. Post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Pre-employment Medical questionnaire, Criminal Records Self-Declaration, On-Line Search and at least two satisfactory references. Kim Archer-Clarke Merstone School Windward Way Smith’s Wood Birmingham B36 0UE Tel: 0121 717 1040 Email: officemerstone.solihull.sch.uk Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Attached documents Application Form Recruitment Monitoring Form Job Description Person Specification