Band C Learning Support Assistants (MAT Cover - 1 Year Fixed Term Contract) Working hours: 5 days per week, 32.5 hours, 39 weeks per year (Term time only) Start Date: January 2025 or ASAP Governors seek to appoint two enthusiastic and experienced Learning Support Assistants. 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 application pack and return your completed application form to officemerstone.solihull.sch.uk or contact school for more information by email or telephone on 0121 717 1040. Closing date: 5:00pm, Monday 13 January 2025 Interview date: To be confirmed Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions in this school will be subject to DBS checks. We undertake an online search of shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process. Please note we do not accept CVs. 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