About this role
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 yearsan 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 essentialGCSE Maths & English Pass or Reading & Writing Skills and Numeracy Skills NVQ Level 2 essentialAbility to work positively with parents, school nurses and other professionals to improve the support for pupils essentialSEN experience, ASD experience and positive behaviour management expertise desirableRecent experience of working with children in a learning environment desirableMedical care experience desirableBasic knowledge of First Aid desirable