Vacancies

Thank you for looking at our current vacancies. Please find below further details and application packs for the following posts:

Learning Support Assistants (C Band) - Closing date Friday 3rd November 2023
1:1 Learning Supports Assistant (B Band) - Closing date Friday 3rd November 2023
Midday Supervisors Fixed Term Contracts & Banked Staff - Merstone School & Forest Oak School

Learning Support Assistant to include
Personal and Medical Care Support

Salary: C Band - £22,777 - £25,409 (pro-rata) £17,074 - £19,047 (Actual Salary)

(This is subject to qualifications)

Post: Learning Support Assistants (Required as soon as possible)

Monday – Friday, 8.45am – 3.45pm, 32.5 hours, 39 weeks per year

Governors are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and experienced Learning Support Assistants for the above posts. The roles will entail supporting pupil’s education, care and medical needs.

Merstone School is:

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

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:

NNEB/ NVQ 3 /BTEC or other relevant childcare qualification
GCSE Maths & English Pass
SEN experience and positive behaviour management expertise

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: Friday 3rd November 2023

Interviews: Week commencing 13th November 2023

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.

Learning Support Assistant (C Band) Application Pack

LSA JD (C).pdf

LSA PS (C).pdf

Standard Job Application Form DBS SCHOOLS v5.1 March 2023 Updated.doc

HRSRecruitmentMonitoringFormV1.doc

1:1 Pupil Specific Learning Support Assistant (Band B) Application Pack

Salary: B Band - £20,812 - £21,575 (pro-rata) £13,260 - £13,747 (Actual Salary)

(This is subject to qualifications)

Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Learning Support Assistant for the above post. The role will entail supporting the pupil’s education, care and medical needs.

Merstone School is:

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

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:

NNEB/ NVQ 2 /BTEC or other relevant childcare qualification
GCSE Maths & English or equivalent Pass essential
SEN experience desirable

Closing date: Friday 3rd November 2023

Interviews: Week commencing 13th November 2023

Learning Support Assistant (B Band) Application Pack

LSA Band B (JD).pdf

LSA Band B (PS).pdf

Standard Job Application Form DBS SCHOOLS v5.1 March 2023 Updated.doc

HRSRecruitmentMonitoringFormV1.doc

Forest Oak School & Merstone School
Windward Way, Smith’s Wood, Birmingham, B36 0UE

MIDDAY SUPERVISORS REQUIRED
1 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACTS & BANK STAFF (REQUIRED ASAP)

Post 1:	Hours:5 hours 50 minutes per week: 12.50 pm – 2.00 pm (Forest Oak School) Salary: Band A - £20,258 - £20,812 pro rata for term time and part time hours (Actual Salary - £2,651 - £2,723)
Post 2:	Hours: 7 hours 30 minutes per week: 11.45 am – 1.15 pm (Forest Oak School) Salary: Band A - £20,258 - £20,812 pro rata for term time and part time hours (Actual Salary - £2,651 - £2,723)

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

Forest Oak School is:

for pupils with MLD, aged 4-18 years
an outstanding school (Ofsted 2011, 2014 & 2019)

Merstone School is:

for pupils with severe (SLD) or profound learning difficulties (PMLD), aged 2-19 years
an outstanding school (Ofsted 2011, 2014 & 2017)

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. Please return it to either Merstone School or Forest Oak School, or both schools if you wish to apply for both positions (there is the possibility of flexibility of hours to allow the right candidates to work for both schools). If you would lo find out more information, please contact the school office.

Forest Oak School	Merstone School
Tel: 0121 717 0088	Tel: 0121 717 1040
Email: office@forest-oak.solihull.sch.uk	Email: office@merstone.solihull.sch.uk