Apprentice Learning Support Assistant
Merstone School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0UEThis job expired on 6 November 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 November 2024 at 9am
Date listed
1 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday to Friday, 32.5 hours per week, (39 weeks per year) term time only
Contract type
- Fixed term - Duration of Apprenticeship
Pay scale
- National Minimum Wage for Apprenticeships
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential:
- Grades A-C/4 or above or Level 2 in English and Maths
- An interest in training as a Learning Support assistant and working with pupils within a SEN setting
- A commitment to undertaking NVQ Level 2 TLSA or NVQ 3 TLSA through SMBC nominated learning provider
- Some previous experience of working with children in an educational setting is desirable but not essential
What the school offers its staff
Fantastic Learning Support Assistant Apprenticeship Opportunity
Temporary contract (for the duration of the apprenticeship)
Merstone School is:
- for pupils with SLD, aged 2-19 years
- an outstanding school (Ofsted 2011, 2014, 2017 & 2023)
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
Further details about the role
Would you like to be part of the team? If so, download the information and application pack or contact school for more information.
Tel: 0121 717 1040
Email: office@merstone.solihull.sch.uk
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Commitment to safeguarding
Merstone School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment practices including satisfactory references and the successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS check. We undertake an online search of shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process.
Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves.
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About Merstone School
- School type
- Special school, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 165 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Merstone School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@merstone.solihull.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0121 717 1040
Merstone is a vibrant, inclusive special school for pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties, aged from 2-19 years. Ofsted judged the school to be Outstanding (2011, 2014, 2017 and 2023). We are federated with Forest Oak School, for pupils with MLD, with whom we share a campus. We have a well-resourced building.
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