Band B Learning Support Assistants

Governorsare seeking to appoint Learning Support Assistants. The role will entailsupporting pupils with education, care and medical care needs. Full training will be given to support pupilswith medical care needs, but some healthcare or medical care experience wouldbe 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 2 /BTEC or other relevant childcare orhealthcare qualification desirable
• GCSE Maths & English Pass or Reading & Writing Skills and Numeracy Skills NVQ Level 2 essential
• SEN experience desirable
• Medical care experience desirable
• Recent experience of working with children in alearning environment desirable
• Ability to work positively with parents, schoolnurses and other professionals...