Ancillary Assistant

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Westfield Health + CPD access

Job summary

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Ancillary Assistant for The Fountains Primary School. The role supports the teacher, assists with pupils' care and classroom management, and suits a flexible, caring candidate with interest in SEN training.

DBS disclosure is required, and training will be provided where needed. The post attracts pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement, health and wellbeing benefits, and access to CPD resources through the trust.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs is ideal but not essential.
• Flexible, motivated and caring with a passion for supporting pupils and class teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support to the teacher and class team in caring for pupils.
• Assist with classroom management and daily routines to support learning.

Skills

Experience with children

SEN awareness (training available)

Job description

Job Title: Ancillary Assistant

Location: The Fountains Primary School

Grade/Scale: Support Pay Scale

Contract: 37 hours per week, Term Time + Inset Days (part-time / casual hours will be considered for the right candidate)

The Fountains Primary School are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Ancillary Assistant who can provide general support to the teacher and class team in the care of the pupils and management of the classroom. The ideal candidate should have experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs, though this is not essential. Reporting directly to the appointed Line Manager, the ideal candidate will be flexible, motivated and a caring individual who has a passion for children with SEN and has a good standard of general education. No experience of working with children with SEN is necessary, however applications will be considered from individuals who are keen and open to training in order to develop their own knowledge and understanding about working in a special school.

Benefits Include:

• Teacher's Pension Scheme / LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.
• Access to National College CPD platform.

For further information, please contact Ruth Samme (School Business Manager) on [e-mail]

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!