Ancillary Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nechells; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme (Share

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

DiscountForTeachers scheme

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Access to the Institute of Education</

Job summary

Saxon Hill Academy is seeking three Ancillary Assistants on a fixed-term contract to 31 August 2027. The role focuses on personal care, including toileting and changing, and general classroom support under the supervision of teachers. The post is term-time only and involves 32.5 hours per week, with training provided.

Applicants should have hands-on experience in personal care of children with additional needs; visa sponsorship is not available. Starts 23 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of personal care within a care or support setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including toileting and changing
• Support pupils with feeding
• Offer general classroom support to teachers
• Assist in the care and management of pupils
• Full training provided

Skills

Personal care experience

Job description

Three Ancillary Assistants are needed at Saxon Hill Academy, a special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 with complex needs and physical disabilities, on a fixed-term contract to 31 August 2027 initially. The work centres on personal care, including toileting and changing, supporting pupils with feeding and general classroom support alongside teachers. The post is term-time only, 32.5 hours a week, and suits candidates with hands-on personal care experience with children who have additional needs. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the role starts on 23 October 2026.

What the job involves

• Provide personal care, including toileting and changing
• Support pupils with feeding
• Offer general classroom support to teachers
• Assist in the care and management of pupils
• Full training provided

What’s required

Experience

• Experience of personal care within a care or support setting

Other

• Positive and caring approach
• Genuine commitment to supporting children with additional needs

Nice to have

• Previous work in the caring sector
• Practical experience supporting children or individuals with additional needs

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff)
• Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan
• DiscountForTeachers scheme
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to the Institute of Education and training opportunities