Ancillary Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Stafford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership of Teachers' Pension Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Westfield Health access

CPD platform access

Financial wellbeing platform

Enhanced maternity pay

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is seeking an Ancillary Assistant for a school in Burton-on-Trent. The role is permanent, 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, assist teachers with classroom preparation and behaviour management, and supervise children during lessons, lunchtimes, Breakfast Club and Afterschool Club, all while upholding safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake relevant training, including safeguarding.
• Experience supporting children in educational settings is desirable.
• Good communication and organisational skills with pupils, staff and parents.
• Understanding safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and pupil welfare.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Caring, patient and professional approach to inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with personal care, health and welfare needs.
• Assist teachers with classroom preparation and behaviour management.
• Supervise children during lessons, lunchtimes, and after-school clubs.
• Maintain safeguarding and promote pupil welfare.
• Contribute to a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Engage positively with pupils, staff and parents.

Skills

Willingness to undertake training

Experience supporting children

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Independent and team working

Caring and patient attitude

Job description

Job Title: Ancillary Assistant
Location: Burton-on-Trent
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £22,242 per annum (Actual Salary)

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

Equal Opportunities Statement

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

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.