What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Title: Ancillary Assistant
Location: Fountains Primary School, Bitham Lane, Stretton, Burton upon Trent, DE13 0HB
Grade/Scale: Grade 02 (Point 03) Actual Salary £17,342 - £17,735 (Pending NJC Pay Award 2024-25)
Start date: ASAP
Contract: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only plus inset days (39.2 weeks)
Based in Burton on Trent, Fountains Primary School is a special school providing education and support for children aged 2-11 years old.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual(s) to work with a range of pupils with special educational needs including ASD, SLD, complex and social, emotional and mental health needs. Duties will include supporting pupils and members of staff in class and over the lunchtime period.
Reporting directly to the appointed Line Manager, the ideal candidate will be flexible, motivated and a caring individual who has a passion for children with SEN and has a good standard of general education. No experience of working with children with SEN is necessary, however applications will be considered from individuals who are keen and open to training in order to develop their own knowledge and understanding about working in a special school.
If you are applying for more than one post at Fountains Primary School, please clearly indicate this on your completed application form.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits include: LGPS Pension Scheme, Westfield Health membership and free parking.
For further information, please contact Mrs Jackie Richards, School Business Manager, on 01283 247600, via email to jrichards@fountains.staffs.sch.uk or visit our website at Please use the relevant application form on the MAT website; CVs alone will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: 16 October 2024 (23:59)
Interview date: 22 October 2024
The interview date is set and unfortunately cannot be changed, candidates who will not be able to attend on the day need not apply.
Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
Commitment to safeguarding
Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.