School Ancillary Assistant: Support Learning & Welfare

TeacherActive Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Health benefits

CPD access

Financial wellbeing

Maternity pay

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting an Ancillary Assistant for a school in Burton-on-Trent. The role is permanent and 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, health and welfare needs, assist teachers with classroom preparation and behaviour management, and supervise pupils during lessons, lunchtimes, Breakfast Club and Afterschool Club while upholding safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and continuous professional development, including safeguarding and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their personal care, health and welfare needs.
• Assist teachers with classroom preparation and behaviour management.
• Supervise children during lessons, lunchtimes, Breakfast Club and Afterschool Club while maintaining high standards of safeguarding.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Safeguarding awareness

Team player

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting an Ancillary Assistant for a school in Burton-on-Trent. The role is permanent and 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, health and welfare needs, assist teachers with classroom preparation and behaviour management, and supervise pupils during lessons, lunchtimes, Breakfast Club and Afterschool Club while upholding safeguarding standards.