Part-time Learning Support Assistant (Temporary Maternity Cover)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Governors are seeking to appoint an experienced Learning Support Assistant with SEN and/ or ASD experience. The role will involve 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
• an outstanding school (Ofsted 2011, 2014, 2017 & 2023) and graded Strong Standard (March 2026)

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

What the school offers its staff

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

Further details about the role

Post

Band C Learning Support Assistant (Temporary Maternity Cover/ Fixed Term up to 1-year)

Post

4 days per week (Monday to Thursday), 8.45am-3.45pm, 26 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Salary

Band C - £26,824 - £29,540 (pro-rata) £16,159 – £17,795 (Actual Salary) This is subject to qualifications and experience

Would you like to be part of the team? If so, download the information and application pack and return your completed application form to office@merstone.solihull.sch.uk or contact school for more information.

Tel

0121 717 1040/

Email

office@merstone.solihull.sch.uk

Closing date

9.00am, Monday 2nd November 2026

Interview date

TBC

Commitment to safeguarding

Merstone School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment practices including satisfactory references and the successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS check. We undertake an online search of shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process. 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.