Ancillary Assistant
Merryfields School, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 9NY16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
5 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
19 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £19,844.00 Annually (Actual)
Ancillary Assistant job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Ancillary Assistant to join our diverse and welcoming school team from January 2027 on a maternity cover basis.
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.
The role:
We are seeking to appoint an Ancillary Assistant to join us in January 2027. The role is part-time, term time only on a temporary basis to cover maternity leaves. The anticipated duration is from January 2027 to January 2028, however, please note this may be subject to change depending on the post holders return.
You will work 32.5hrs 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.
As an Ancillary Assistant you will support the Class Teacher in preparing the classroom for lessons, prepare, and maintain general equipment and resources. You will support our children in matters of personal needs and their general health along with supporting children with their learning and individual needs. The role will be directed by the class teacher.
You will be a caring team player who will have enthusiasm, drive and a commitment to our children. You will also have excellent communication skills and the ability to relate well to both children and adults.
Experience of working with children in a school, nursery, or care setting is a preferred, but not required as full training will be provided. We are passionate about helping our team grow, offering ongoing CPD through training, coaching and development opportunities to build skills and confidence. Those staff who are employed on a permanent basis have an opportunity for career progression both within the school and the wider Trust.
Potential candidates are welcome and encouraged to visit us for an informal discussion and tour of the school. Please contact the school via email to book an appointment. hr@merryfields.manorhall.academy
Benefits of working for us include:
A supportive school community
Training and development opportunities
Free on-site parking
Free tea and coffee making facilities
Cycle to work and Tech schemes
Generous local government pension scheme
Health and wellbeing support
Retail discounts including supermarkets, high street shops and restaurants and days out
How to apply:
Please submit your application via My New Term. In line with safer recruitment practices, we are unable to accept CVs.
Further information about the school can be found on our website www.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 team at hr@merryfields.manorhall.academy
The closing date for applications 09:00 on Thursday 5th November 2026
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 11th November 2026
Merryfields school is a multi-cultural and diverse school and actively encourages applications from all candidates.
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 unfiltered 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 2026. In addition, references for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to interview.
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Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Merryfields School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Size
- 118 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Merryfields School website
School location
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