Ancillary Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Minworth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Free tea and coffee making facilities

Cycle to work and tech schemes

Generous local government pension

Health and wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Job summary

Merryfields School in the United Kingdom is seeking an Ancillary Assistant on a maternity cover basis from January 2027 to around January 2028. The role supports the class teacher with classroom preparation, equipment and resources, and the personal care, health and learning needs of pupils.

Part-time, 32.5 hours across term time, with slightly varied start and finish times across the week. No prior experience is needed as full training is given, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required, including disclosure of unspent and unfiltered spent convictions.
• Online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.
• References requested before interview.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher
• Prepare the classroom for lessons
• Prepare and maintain general equipment and resources
• Support children with personal needs and general health
• Support children with learning and individual needs

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to relate well to children and

Job description

Ancillary Assistant post at Merryfields School, a special school for 113 children aged 4 to 11, on a maternity cover basis from January 2027 to around January 2028. The post supports the class teacher with classroom preparation, equipment and resources, and the personal care, health and learning needs of pupils. It is part-time, 32.5 hours across term time, with slightly varied start and finish times across the week. No prior experience is needed as full training is given, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support the class teacher
• Prepare the classroom for lessons
• Prepare and maintain general equipment and resources
• Support children with personal needs and general health
• Support children with learning and individual needs

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to relate well to children and adults

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, including disclosure of unspent and unfiltered spent convictions
• Online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026
• References requested before interview

Other

• Caring, team-player attitude
• Enthusiasm, drive and commitment to the children

Nice to have

• Experience of working with children in a school, nursery or care setting

What’s offered

• Supportive school community
• Training and development opportunities, including CPD, coaching and career progression for permanent staff
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee making facilities
• Cycle to work and tech schemes
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing support
• Retail discounts, including supermarkets, high street shops, restaurants and days out