Ancillary Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Health benefits

CPD access

Financial wellbeing

Maternity pay

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting an Ancillary Assistant for a school in Burton-on-Trent. The role is permanent and full-time (37 hours per week during term time plus INSET days), with part-time hours considered for the right candidate.

You will support pupils with personal care, health and welfare needs, assist teachers with classroom preparation and behaviour management, and supervise pupils during lessons, lunchtimes, Breakfast Club and Afterschool Club while upholding safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in an educational or similar setting is desirable.
• Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• An understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and the importance of promoting pupil welfare.
• The ability to work independently and constructively as part of a team, with a flexible and proactive approach.
• A caring, patient and professional attitude, with a commitment to inclusion and supporting children's individual needs.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and continuous professional development, including safeguarding and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their personal care, health and welfare needs.
• Assist teachers with classroom preparation and behaviour management.
• Supervise children during lessons, lunchtimes, Breakfast Club and Afterschool Club while maintaining high standards of safeguarding.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Safeguarding awareness

Team player

Job description

Be Part of Something Special – Ancillary Assistant

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Ancillary Assistant who is passionate about supporting children in their learning and development?

Do you have excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents?

Are you adaptable, organised and committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment?

If you answered yes to all of these questions then this could be the role for you!

TeacherActive is looking for ther ideal candidate for a school based in Burton-on-Trent. The school is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to develop their independence, confidence and personal skills.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Ancillary Assistant on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week during term time plus INSET days, with part-time hours considered for the right candidate. The successful Ancillary Assistant will support pupils with their personal care, health and welfare needs, assist teachers with classroom preparation and behaviour management, and supervise children during lessons, lunchtimes, Breakfast Club and Afterschool Club while maintaining high standards of safeguarding.

The successful Ancillary Assistant will have:

• A willingness to undertake relevant training and continuous professional development, including safeguarding and behaviour management.


• Experience supporting children in an educational or similar setting is desirable.


• Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.


• An understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and the importance of promoting pupil welfare.


• The ability to work independently and constructively as part of a team, with a flexible and proactive approach.


• A caring, patient and professional attitude, with a commitment to inclusion and supporting children's individual needs.

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, as applicable, with employer contributions of 16.6%.


• Generous holiday entitlement.


• Access to Westfield Health membership, including healthcare cash-back, retail benefits, discounted gym memberships and confidential advice.


• Access to the National College CPD platform for professional development.


• Access to the My Money Matters Financial Wellbeing Platform.


• Enhanced maternity pay.

The school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful Ancillary Assistant will be expected to follow all safeguarding policies and procedures, maintain a vigilant approach to pupil welfare and promote an inclusive environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Closing Date:

Thursday 26th November 2026 at 12 noon

Interview Date:

Friday 4th December 2026

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.