What skills and experience we're looking for
Governors are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and experienced Learning Support Assistants. SEN and ASD experience would be desirable. The roles will entail supporting pupils' education, care, and medical needs. Full training will be provided to support pupils with medical care needs, but some healthcare or medical care experience would be advantageous.
Merstone School is:
* for pupils with Severe & Complex Learning Disabilities, aged 2-19 years
* an outstanding school (Ofsted 2011, 2014, 2017 & 2023)
Essential/Desirable qualifications and skills:
* NNEB/NVQ 2/BTEC or other relevant Level 2 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 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 offer a school community where:
* pupils enjoy learning and value their relationships with us
* staff are passionate about enabling all pupils to achieve beyond expectations
* we make a creative, dynamic team, proud to overcome challenges and celebrate individual achievements
* the campus includes two other schools, in a well-resourced building
* the mental health and well-being of the entire school community is valued and supported
If you'd like to join our team, please download the information and application pack, complete the application form, and return it to office@merstone.solihull.sch.uk or contact the school for more information. CVs will not be accepted.
Contact: Tel: 0121 717 1040 / Email: office@merstone.solihull.sch.uk
Closing date: Wednesday 3rd September at 9.00am
Interview date: TBC
Our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All positions are subject to Enhanced DBS checks. We also conduct 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.
Merstone School is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will undergo safer recruitment practices, including reference checks and an enhanced DBS check. We undertake online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process.
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