Pupil Support Assistant - Special Education

The Shaw Education Trust; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Discounts for Teachers scheme

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Saxon Hill Academy, part of the Shaw Education Trust, is seeking a positive Ancillary Assistant to join our specialist team in Lichfield. You will provide personal care and classroom support for pupils with additional needs, in a caring, team‑oriented environment.

Full training will be provided; relevant experience in personal care and supporting children with disabilities is desirable. FTC until 31 August 2027, 32.5 hours per week, term time plus inset days, £24,414–£24,796 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and caring sector.
• Experience supporting children or individuals with additional needs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Caring nature

Experience in personal care

Support for children with additional/0

Job description

Saxon Hill Academy, part of the Shaw Education Trust, is seeking a positive Ancillary Assistant to join our specialist team in Lichfield. You will provide personal care and classroom support for pupils with additional needs, in a caring, team‑oriented environment.

Full training will be provided; relevant experience in personal care and supporting children with disabilities is desirable. FTC until 31 August 2027, 32.5 hours per week, term time plus inset days, £24,414–£24,796 per year.