Vacancies
Thank you for looking at our current vacancies. Please find below further details and application packs for the following posts:
- Band B Learning Support Assistant (Fixed Term Funded Post required ASAP until 31/12/2025)
- Band B Learning Support Assistant (Fixed Term Contract 01/09/25 until 31/08/2027)
- Band C Learning Support Assistants (Permanent)
- Midday Supervisor Posts (Fixed Term Contracts 01/09/25 until 31/08/26 available or Casual Bank opportunities)
Band B Learning Support Assistant Opportunities
Post 1: Band B Learning Support Assistant (Fixed Term Funded Post from ASAP until 31/12/2025)
Post 2: Band B Learning Support Assistant (Fixed Term Contract 01/09/25 until 31/08/2027)
Salary: B Band - £22,737 - £23,500 (pro-rata) £17,121 - £17,698 (Actual Salary) This is subject to qualifications and experience and agreed working days/ pattern
Working hours: 5 days per week, 32.5 hours, 39 weeks per year (Term time only)
Governors are seeking to appoint Learning Support Assistants. The role will entail supporting pupils with education, care and medical care 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)
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
Essential/ Desirable:
- NNEB/ NVQ 2 /BTEC or other relevant childcare or healthcare qualification desirable
- GCSE Maths & English Pass or Reading & Writing Skills and Numeracy Skills NVQ Level 2 essential
- SEN experience desirable
- Recent experience of working with children in a learning environment desirable
- Ability to work positively with parents, school nurses and other professionals to improve the support for the pupil essential
- Medical care experience desirable
- Basic knowledge of First Aid desirable
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.
Closing date: Tuesday 29th April 2025 at 9.00am
Interview date: Week commencing 5th May 2025, date to be confirmed
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 DBS checks. We undertake an online search of shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process.
Band B Learning Support Assistant Job Application Pack
Band B LSA Person Specification
Band C Learning Support Assistants
Band C Learning Support Assistants (Permanent)
Salary: C Band - £24,702 - £27,334 (pro-rata) £18,601 - £20,582 (Actual Salary) This is subject to qualifications and experience
Monday – Friday, 8.45am – 3.45pm, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Learning Support Assistant, SEN and ASD experience would be desirable. The role will entail supporting pupil’s 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)
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
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
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: Tuesday 29th April 2025 at 9.00am
Interview date: Week commencing 5th May 2025, date to be confirmed
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.
Band C Learning Support Assistant Job Application Pack
Band C LSA Person Specification
MIDDAY SUPERVISORS OPPORTUNITIES
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Fixed Term & Bank/ Cover Staff Required Hours: 12 hours and 6 minutes per week: 11.45am – 2.10pm |
Lunchtime supervisors required to help support our children to have happy lunchtimes.
Some previous experience of working with children is desirable but is not essential.
Merstone School is:
- for pupils with severe (SLD) or profound learning difficulties (PMLD), aged 2-19 years
- an outstanding school (Ofsted 2011, 2014, 2017 & 2023)
Forest Oak School is:
- for pupils with MLD, aged 2-18 years
- an outstanding school (Ofsted 2011, 2014, 2017 & 2024)
Applicants will need to:
- enjoy working with children
- be able to relate positively to children
- have a vigilant approach to pupil safety
- be firm, fair and friendly
- be able to carry out personal care whilst upholding dignity of individuals
- have a sense of humour
- be flexible
- work as part of a team
- be willing to undertake first aid training
Would you like to be part of the team? If so, please return your completed application form along with the contact details for at least two referees, to Merstone School. If you would like to find out more information, please contact the school office.
Closing date: Tuesday 29th April 2025 at 9.00am
Interview date: Week commencing 5th May 2025, date to be confirmed
Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We undertake an online search of shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process.
Midday Supervisor Application Pack
MDS Job Description (Merstone).pdf
Standard Job Application Form DBS SCHOOLS v5.1 March 2023 Updated.doc