Overview
Ancillary Assistant - Merryfields School
Location: Merryfields School, Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, England
Merryfields School is a 113 place Generic Special School for children aged 4-11 years in Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme; we are part of Manor Hall Academy Trust.
We provide a safe, stimulating and caring environment in which we give children the best possible start to their education. Staff work hard to maintain a friendly, inclusive and professional atmosphere where nurturing our children’s love of learning is at the heart of everything that we do.
Posted: 3 weeks ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.
Role details
The role is term time only for a fixed term period, due to pupil funding, ending in July 2026. You will work 32.5 hours per week, 08:30-15:45 Monday & Tuesday, 08:45-16:30 on Wednesday and 08:45-15:45 Thursday and Friday. The annual salary is paid over 12 months.
Responsibilities
* Prepare the classroom for lessons and maintain general equipment and resources.
* Support children in matters of personal needs and general health.
* Support children with their learning and individual needs; the role will be directed by the class teacher.
Candidate profile
* Caring team player with enthusiasm, drive and a commitment to our children.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate well to both children and adults.
* Experience of working with children in a school or nursery setting or in the care sector is preferred, but not essential as full training will be given.
How to apply
Please submit your application via My New Term. In line with safer recruitment practices, we are unable to accept CVs.
My New Term reference: 143897/EDV-2025-MS-07911
Further information about the school can be found on our website: merryfields.manorhall.academy
If you have any questions about this process or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office at hr@merryfields.manorhall.academy
Benefits
* A supportive school community
* Training and development opportunities
* Free on-site parking
* Free tea and coffee making facilities
* Cycle to work and Tech schemes
* Health and wellbeing support
* Retail discounts including supermarkets, high street shops and restaurants
Safeguarding and diversity
Merryfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the Safeguarding Policy is available on the school website. This position is subject to Safer Recruitment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.
By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance 2024. In addition, references for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to interview.
Diversity and equality
Merryfields School is a multi-cultural and diverse school and actively encourages applications from all candidates.
Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Administrative
* Industries: Human Resources Services
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