Vacancies
Thank you for looking at our current vacancies. Please find below further details and application packs for the following posts:
- SEN Teacher: Closing date 29/09/25 at 9.00am
- Band B Fixed Term 1:1 Learning Support Assistants: Closing date: 29/09/25 at 9.00am
- Band C Learning Support Assistant: Closing date: 29/09/25 at 9.00am
- Band A Midday Supervisor Posts (Fixed Term Contracts available or Casual Bank opportunities) Rolling advert
SEN Teacher
SEN Teacher (Required October 2025 or ASAP)
Salary: MPS 1 – UPS 1 + 1 SEN Point (£32,916 – £47,472 + SEN 1 Point £2,787)
Full time (Permanent)
ECTs will be considered
We are currently looking for a SEN Teacher to join our school; expertise and experience of working with children with a range of SEN (SLD and PMLD) with ASD and ADHD Disorders would be advantageous.
Can you juggle meeting the children’s needs, planning great experiences, playing, signing and being asked to undertake a million different jobs all with a SMILE on your face? Can you be a musician, an artist, a performer, a player, a dancer, a magician, a baker, an athlete or a scientist at the drop of a hat?
If so then you could be just the SEND teacher for us; where we will ask you to use your passion and enthusiasm to engage children in creative ways every minute of every day. You will need to use this passion for teaching to work with our children with special educational needs in our new all through special school for children aged 2-19 years in Solihull.
Whatever your background, you should be able to demonstrate that you are hardworking, committed, passionate about children, and above all, an exceptional teacher who cares deeply about making a difference to the lives of children.
We are keen to find the right person for this post and can offer a good package of support which includes a very comprehensive induction package to include signing, manual handling, medication administration and safeguarding as well as all elements of Learning and Teaching. There are opportunities within the school as it grows to take on further roles and further training.
The teacher role will be ideal for someone who has a positive and caring approach when working with children who have special educational needs (SEN). You will be required to work closely with our whole school team and support children and students, encouraging them to engage with various learning activities to help them to achieve success and to learn.
What our children want from you!
1. GREET ME EACH DAY - Wish me good morning, and send me off with a “see you tomorrow.”
2. SMILE - When you look at me, let me see happiness in your eyes.
3. GIVE ME YOUR ATTENTION - Sit and talk with me privately; even if only for a second.
4. IMAGINE WITH ME - Help me dream of things I might be able to do; not just the things I need to do now.
5. GIVE ME CHALLENGES - Show me how to handle it. Teach me what to do.
6. ASK ABOUT ME - Inquire about my weekend, the game I played, the places I go. It shows you care about my life.
7. LET ME HAVE TIME - Time to let things sink in. Time to think. Time to reflect, process, and play.
8. DEMAND OF ME - Hold me accountable to high standards. Don’t let me get away with less if you know I am capable of doing better.
9. NOTICE ME - Leave special messages in my desk or locker. Just a quick note that says you notice something right.
10. LET ME ASK THE QUESTIONS - Even if my questions are off topic, let me ask them. It will show that I am thinking about new perspectives, curious, and willing to learn more. Let me have the chance to show what I am wondering about, not just what I know.
11. ENGAGE ME - I came to you in love with learning. Keep me excited, keep me wanting more.
12. TRUST ME - Believe that I can do it. Allow me the chance. I promise to show you I can.
To be considered for this role, you will need to:
- Hold QTS
- Experience or enthusiasm to teach students with SEN and a desire to take additional SEND training, if necessary, i.e. SCERTS/ TEACCH, etc.
- Have experience of using a range of SEND pedagogies.
- The ability to deploy teaching assistants effectively and to liaise with mainstream teachers.
- The ability to deliver a range of activities to students on a one to one or small group basis.
- Have a willingness to share ideas and good practice.
- Show a passion for raising the achievement of all children.
- Have high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour.
- Be effective communicators with staff, parents and children.
- Provide and maintain a stimulating classroom environment that promotes children’s learning.
- Be willing to contribute to our programme of extra-curricular activities.
- Have a positive and caring attitude with a flexible approach as every day is different her.
- Have excellent behaviour management skills with the ability to work as a part of a team.
- Be punctual and reliable.
- Have a calm and resilient approach.
- Have the ability to work within a team – we are highly motivated, lively and fun!
- So! Are you interested? Do you have what it takes to join our super team and help shape our school and community? Are you able to work with a wide range of professionals and families to ensure that our children receive the very best?
If so, then please contact the school request an application form or request via this site.
(CVs and late applications will not be considered).
Your application should CLEARLY state the post that you are applying for, and in your supporting statement you should detail WHY you want to work at our school, the teaching skills and experience that you have related to children with SEND and ASD/ ADHD and also what you can bring to the role.
To find out more, please contact Kim Archer-Clarke
Tel: 0121 717 1040
Email: office@merstone.solihull.sch.uk
Closing date: Monday 29th September 2025 at 9.00am
Interview date: Wednesday 1st October 2025
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.
SEN Teacher Job Application Pack
SEN Teacher Person Specification
Band B 1:1 Learning Support Assistants
Post: Band B 1:1 Learning Support Assistants (Fixed Term Contract until 31/08/2026)
Post: 5 days per week (Monday to Friday), 8.45am-3.45pm, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Salary: B Band - £24,796 - £25,583 (pro-rata) £18,671 – £19,264 (Actual Salary) This is subject to qualifications and experience
Governors are seeking to appoint 1:1 Learning Support Assistants to support our pupils. Experience of SEN and/ or ASD would be advantageous. The roles 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)
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 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 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: Monday 29th September 2025 at 9.00am
Interview date: Wednesday 1st October 2025
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 B Learning Support Assistant Job Application Pack
Band B LSA Person Specification
Band C Learning Support Assistant
Post: Band C Learning Support Assistant
Post: 5 days per week (Monday to Friday), 8.45am-3.45pm, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Salary: C Band - £26,824 - £29,540 (pro-rata) £20,198 – £22,244 (Actual Salary) This is subject to qualifications and experience
Governors are seeking to appoint experienced Learning Support Assistants 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)
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: Monday 29th September 2025 at 9.00am
Interview date: Wednesday 1st October 2025
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
Band A Midday Supervisors
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Fixed Term Posts & 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: Rolling advert
Interview date: TBC
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