Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council,
Teaching & Learning Support Assistant – 2 posts
Salary: Band C - annual salary £26,824 - £29,540 pro rata (actual salary £20,198 - £22,244)
32.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday) – Term Time Only
Monday 8.30 a.m. to 4.20 p.m.
Tuesday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 3.20 p.m.
Plus two parents' evenings each academic year
Contract: Permanent
To start 13 April 2026 or as soon as possible
Forest Oak School is:
* for pupils with MLD, aged 4-18 years
* a consistently outstanding school (latest Ofsted 2024)
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
* campus with two other schools, in a very well resourced building
Essential:
* NNEB/NVQ Level 3/BTEC or other relevant childcare qualification
* High level of literacy and numeracy – GCSE Maths & English pass grade (or equivalent)
* Experience working with children
* SEN experience and positive behaviour management expertise.
Would you like to be part of the team? If you would like to find out more, contact: Jill Lambert, Forest Oak School, Birmingham, B36 0UE
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Email: -
Application by SMBC application form only – return via email or post.
Closing date: 23 February 2026
Interview date: 5 March 2026
Our schools are 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 our schools are subject to enhanced DBS checks. We undertake an online search of all 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.
Attached documents
Band C LSA Job Description & Person
Notes of Guidance for Applicants re DBS
Standard Job Application Form DBS SCHOOLS v5.1 March
Recruitment Monitoring Form