Ancillary Assistant and Midday Supervisor

Glen Hills Primary School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 9NY

375 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 November 2027 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Term time: Ancillary Assistant 25 hours per week, Term Time Only (39 weeks per year) Midday Supervisor 6.25 hours per week, Term Time Only (38 weeks per year)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Initially fixed-term until 6 July 2027
• Pay scale: Grade 4, Pay Point 5 - £13.28 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please note that these posts are funded through specific pupil funding and are offered on a fixed-term basis until 6 July 2027. The school will keep both positions under review with a view to continuing the roles where funding and staffing requirements allow.

We are seeking enthusiastic, caring and committed individuals to join our experienced and supportive team at Glen Hills Primary School. These roles provide an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to children's learning, wellbeing and development within a welcoming and inclusive school community.

Glen Hills Primary School is a large, friendly primary school with a strong sense of community. We are proud of our motivated staff, well-behaved pupils and positive learning environment. Our most recent Ofsted inspection judged the school to be Good with Outstanding features.

We are looking for people who:

• Are professional, reliable and flexible in their approach to work.
• Have a genuine commitment to supporting children to achieve their best.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion.
• Have a passion for supporting children's learning and development.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Friendly, experienced colleagues who work closely together.
• High-quality training and ongoing professional development.
• Well-behaved, enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning.
• Strong leadership and a culture of teamwork.
• Access to Trust-wide development opportunities through Symphony Learning Trust.
• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Free on-site staff parking.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Technology and Home Scheme.
• Employee discounts and benefits platform.
• Health and wellbeing support services.
• Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across our family of 20 Trust schools.
• Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit and find out more about these exciting opportunities.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

The role will include:

• Supporting pupils in class, individually and in small groups.
• Assisting children with additional needs, including pupils with SEND.
• Supporting learning activities and classroom organisation.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Helping to create a safe, stimulating and engaging learning environment.
• Supporting pupils with personal care and intimate care where required.
• Supervising pupils during lunchtime and promoting positive play experiences.
• Supporting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of pupils throughout the school day.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Glen Hills Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 471 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Glen Hills Primary School website
• Email address: acostello@symphonylearningtrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 0116 278 2535
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/glen-hills-primary-school-leicester

Glen Hills Primary School

Arranging a visit to Glen Hills Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email acostello@symphonylearningtrust.co.uk.

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