Vacancies
Thank you for looking at our current vacancies. Please find below further details and application packs for the following posts:
- Learning Support Assistants (Band) 1 Year Fixed Term Posts until 31.08.25 - Closing date 9.00am on Monday 23rd September 2024
- Midday Supervisors Required - Merstone School (1 Year Fixed Term & Casual Staff opportunities) Closing date 9.00am on Monday 23rd September 202. Interview date TBC
Pupil Specific Learning Support Assistant Vacancies (Band B Posts)
1:1 Pupil Specific Learning Support Assistants to include Personal and Medical Care Support
Salary: B Band - £22,737 - £23,500 (pro-rata) £17,121 - £17,698 (Actual Salary)
(This is subject to qualifications and experience)
(1 Year Fixed Term Contract until 31/08/2025) Required ASAP
Monday – Friday, 8.45am – 3.45pm, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
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: Monday 23rd September 2024 at 9.00am
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.
LSA (Band B) Job Application Pack
LSA (Band B) Person Specification
SMBC Recruitment Monitoring Form
MIDDAY SUPERVISORS REQUIRED (FIXED TERM & BANK/ CASUAL STAFF OPPORTUNITIES) REQUIRED ASAP
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Fixed Term & Bank/ Cover Staff Required Hours: 7 hours 30 minutes per week: 11.45am – 1.15pm |
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)
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 lo find out more information, please contact the school office.
Closing date: Monday 23rd September 2024 at 9.00am
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.
Midday Supervisor Application Pack
MDS Job Description (Merstone).pdf
Standard Job Application Form DBS SCHOOLS v5.1 March 2023 Updated.doc