Ancillary Assistant

Saxon Hill Academy; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Teachers Pension

Job summary

Saxon Hill Academy is seeking three compassionate Ancillary Assistants with experience in personal care within a care or support setting. We value candidates who have worked in the caring sector and have practical experience supporting children or individuals with additional needs.

Primary duties include assisting with personal care, feeding, and providing general classroom support to teachers. Full training will be provided, and a genuine commitment to helping children with additional needs is

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care within a care or support setting.
• Experience in the caring sector and practical experience supporting children or individuals with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care, including toileting and changing
• Supporting pupils with feeding
• Offering general classroom support to teachers and assisting in the care and management of pupils

Skills

Personal care

Pupil support

Care in education

Job description

Main Position

Saxon Hill Academy are seeking to appoint 3 positive, and caring Ancillary Assistants with experience in personal care within a care or support setting.

We are particularly looking for individuals who have worked in the caring sector and have practical experience supporting children or individuals with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care, including toileting and changing
• Supporting pupils with feeding
• Offering general classroom support to teachers and assisting in the care and management of pupils

Full training will be provided, however, applicants should have relevant experience in personal care and a genuine commitment to supporting children with additional needs.

About Saxon Hill Academy

Saxon Hill Academy is a unique school for children and young people aged 2 to 19 who have complex needs and physical disabilities. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent all-round education which prepares our young people for independent living, as well as the world of work. Those who know our school, often complement its positive family atmosphere, the progress that we help our students to achieve and the happiness they see amongst all our students and staff. They also point to the fact that students are actively focused on supporting each other to do their best.

About Shaw Education Trust

At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life. Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or leading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.

Our values-opportunity, integrity, community, and equity-guide everything we do. Our vision is "Opening doors to the world through the power of learning." We bring this to life through our mission: working together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice matters, and every learner thrives.

We are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and foster a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.

You will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and a strong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.

If you have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and create futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team. Together, let's make the remarkable happen. We believe every child has the potential to be extraordinary.

Special Schools Overview

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.

By joining one of our special schools, you will become part of a warm, compassionate and highly skilled team, united by a shared belief in what every child and young person can achieve. You will work in a supportive environment where relationships matter, ideas are welcomed and every role makes an important contribution.

Whether you join us as a teacher, teaching assistant, healthcare professional or as part of our administration, facilities or operational teams, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills, learn from experienced colleagues and build a rewarding career in special education.

Our pupils learn in small classes and benefit from personalised education, care and support shaped around their individual strengths, needs and aspirations. Together, our teams help pupils develop their knowledge, communication, independence and confidence, while preparing them for adulthood and their future lives.

Working in one of our special schools is much more than a job, it is an opportunity to join an extraordinary community and make a lasting difference to children, young people and their families. Join us and help transform lives, including your own.

Benefits

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)

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