Education Support Assistant — Safeguarding & Learning

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

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.