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Learning Support Assistant

Merstone School

Birmingham

Salary
£26,824 - £29,540
Applications close
5 October 2026

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Job details

Salary
£26,824 - £29,540
Location
Birmingham
Working pattern
Part time
Applications close
5 October 2026

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£26,824–£29,540

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About the role

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

About Merstone School

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Where this vacancy came from

Job reference
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Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School employer
Posted by the original source
22 September 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
27 September 2026

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