Band C Part Time Learning Support Assistant (MAT Cover - 1 Year Fixed Term Contract)
Salary: Band C £25,992 - £28,624 Pro rata
Working hours: 3 days per week, working Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 19.5 hours, 39 weeks per year (Term time only)
Actual Salary: £11,743 - £12,932
Start Date: 24/02/25
Governors seek to appoint two enthusiastic and experienced Learning Support Assistants. SEN and ASD experience would be desirable. The role will entail supporting pupils' 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, and is an outstanding school (Ofsted 2011, 2014, 2017 & 2023). We offer 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, and where together we make a creative, dynamic team, proud to overcome challenges and celebrate each individual’s achievements. Our campus includes 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 Qualifications:
1. NNEB/NVQ 3/BTEC or other relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - essential
2. GCSE Maths & English Pass or Reading & Writing Skills and Numeracy Skills NVQ Level 2 - essential
3. Ability to work positively with parents, school nurses, and other professionals to improve the support for pupils - essential
4. SEN experience, ASD experience, and positive behaviour management expertise - desirable
5. Recent experience of working with children in a learning environment - desirable
6. Medical care experience - desirable
7. Basic knowledge of First Aid - desirable
Application Process:
Would you like to be part of the team? If so, download the application pack and return your completed application form to office@merstone.solihull.sch.uk or contact the school for more information by email or telephone on 0121 717 1040.
Closing date: 5.00pm, Monday 13th 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.
The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is required.
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.
Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Attached documents:
LSA JD (C).pdf
LSA PS (C).pdf
Recruitment Monitoring Form.pdf
Application Form.pdf
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