Ancillary Assistant at The Fountains High School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2025/FHS/43157
  Location
Bitham Lane, Stretton, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0HB
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£24,027.00 Annually (FTE)
Support Pay Scale Grade 2 (Point 3) Actual Salary £20,864.65
  Closing Date
12:00pm, 17th Dec 2025
  Start Date
ASAP
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
W/C 12.01.2026
   Interview Date(s)           W/C 12.01.2026
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About this Role

Job Title: Ancillary Assistant

Location: The Fountains High School

Grade/Scale: Support Pay Scale

Contract: 37 hours per week, term time only

The Fountains High School are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Ancillary Assistant who can provide general support to the teacher in the care of the pupils and management of the classroom. The ideal candidate should have experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs, though this is not essential.

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.

Please see the attached Application pack including a Welcome from The Head Teacher and more information about The Fountains High School and Esteem MAT.

Please review the attached Job Description to learn more about the role and what we are looking for in the successful candidate.

Benefits Include: 

- LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions) 

- Generous holiday entitlement 

- Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.  

- Access to National College CPD platform 

For further information, please contact Harriette Lyon (School Operations Manager) on hlyon@fountains-high.staffs.sch.uk

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date 

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its studentsWe 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. 

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

Perfection  is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!


Contact Details

  Harriette Lyon (School Operations Manager)
  hlyon@fountains-high.staffs.sch.uk


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