Birmingham, West Midlands, GBpart timePosted September 22, 2026via Merstone School
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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