Learning Support Assistants - Merstone School

Overview

Learning Support Assistants to include Personal and Medical Care Support

Salary: Band C - £26,824 - £29,540 (pro-rata) £20,198 - £22,244 (Actual Salary) (This is subject to qualifications and experience)

Post: Learning Support Assistants (Permanent)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.45am - 3.45pm, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Start date: May 2026

About the role

Governors are seeking to appoint 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.

About Merstone School

• for pupils with Severe & Complex Learning Disabilities, aged 2-19 years
• an outstanding school (Ofsted 2011, 2014, 2017 & 2023)

What we offer

• 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 qualifications and experience

• 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

How to apply

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

Closing date: Monday 23rd March 2026 at 9.00am

Interviews: TBC

Safeguarding and equality

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 Enhanced DBS checks. 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.

Documents

• JOB DESCRIPTION LSA Merstone School.pdf
• Person Specification - LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT.pdf
• Application Form.pdf
• Recruitment Monitoring Form.pdf