Band B Learning Support Assistants

Merstone School · Birmingham, West Midlands

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About the role

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) 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

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Location	Birmingham, West Midlands
Posted	Today

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