Ancillary Assistant

Saint Andrews Limited; Tideswell CP; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme / T-P

Holiday entitlement 37 days rising to

Medicash Health & Wellbeing

DiscountForTeachers

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work

Institute of Education access

Job summary

Shaw Education Trust is seeking an empathetic Ancillary Assistant to join our specialist school team in the United Kingdom. You will support children and young people with a wide range of additional needs, helping them thrive and feel safe and valued.

Your duties include supervising pupils, assisting with learning activities, and collaborating with teachers and therapists to meet individual needs. The role is subject to school policies and safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications

• Caring and patient disposition
• Team player with willingness to learn
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during classroom activities, breaks, transitions and other parts of the school day.
• Assist with personal care needs where required, in a respectful and dignified manner.
• Help prepare and organise learning materials, equipment and classroom resources.
• Support staff in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming learning environment.
• Supervise pupils during lunchtime, playtimes and off-site activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour, communication and social interaction.
• Provide reassurance and support to pupils to help them feel safe and valued.
• Work with teachers, therapists and other staff to meet individual pupil needs.
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures at all times.

Job description

We are seeking a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Ancillary Assistant to join our dedicated team at a specialist school supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs, including learning disabilities, autism and complex communication needs. There are potentially multiple roles available, depending on the needs of the school and our pupils. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils. You will play an important role in creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where every child and young person is encouraged to thrive, develop their independence and reach their full potential.

• Support pupils during classroom activities, breaks, transitions and other aspects of the school day.
• Assist with personal care needs, where required, ensuring this is always provided in a respectful and dignified manner.
• Help prepare and organise learning materials, equipment and classroom resources.
• Support teaching and support staff in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming learning environment.
• Supervise pupils during lunchtime, playtimes and off-site activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour, communication and social interaction.
• Provide reassurance and support to pupils, helping them feel safe, valued and included.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff to meet the individual needs of pupils.
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures at all times.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is caring, patient and committed, with a genuine desire to support children and young people with additional needs. Previous experience of working within a school or specialist setting would be beneficial, but a positive attitude, willingness to learn and the ability to work as part of a team are equally important.

St Andrew's is a day special school for pupils with severe learning difficulties and ASD aged 11-19 years. Our Special settings cater for children and young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs from children with profound medical needs and life limiting conditions, those with severe, moderate and sensory needs through to young people with social emotional and mental health needs that require support and understanding to help them to navigate their world.

St Andrew's Academy is a school that is based over two sites. During your employment at our school, you may be asked to work at either site, but any moves would be discussed with yourself prior. Our main site is based at St Andrew's View, Breadsall Hilltop, Derby, DE21 4EW and most students on site are in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 with a small number of students who are aged 16-19. Our FE (Further Education) Campus is based at 66 Whitaker Road, Derby, DE23 6AR. All students here are aged 16-19 and this site is based close to the city centre.

We know our people are the key to our success and so we're committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one. Colleagues within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of the National Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programme delivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute.

We believe every child has the potential to be extraordinary. Make a life-changing difference in one of our special schools. Our special schools are inspiring, welcoming and truly life-changing places to work. Every day, our dedicated teams help children and young people with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities to discover their strengths, achieve their ambitions and live happy, fulfilling lives. Our pupils include children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, complex medical needs, sensory impairments, moderate and severe learning difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Every pupil is unique, and every achievement and milestone is recognised and celebrated.

Benefits and Salary

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years' service including Bank Holidays)
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.
• Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.
• Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Access to the Trust's Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
• Participating in peer reviews.
• Access to a suite of online courses.
• Placement projects within our family of schools.

Actual Salary: £11,882 - £12,068

Working Hours: 20 hours per week - Term Time only 38 weeks plus 5 Inset days (39 weeks)