Ancillary Assistant Horton Lodge Special School

Overview

Horton Lodge Special School is looking for enthusiastic Ancillary Assistants to join our team.

We require:

• X1 Ancillary Assistant for 15 hours per week to support swimming each Wednesday morning 09:30-11:30 and to support a class all day Thursday and Friday 08:45-15:45.
• X3 Ancillary Assistants for 10 hours per week to support lunch time each day, Monday to Friday 11:30-13:30.

The successful candidates will be:

• Friendly, organised, and proactive
• Experienced in working with or caring for children of primary school age (or willingness to learn)
• Confident and approachable with strong communication skills
• Able to relate well to both children and adults
• Be adaptable, willing to take on a variety of tasks and eager to learn

• Work under the direct instruction of teaching staff, providing essential support to the pupils.
• Play a key role in ensuring a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for pupils with diverse needs.
• Encourage interaction and engagement in all school activities.
• Assist children with personal, health and self-help needs.
• Supervise and support pupils, ensuring safety.
• Help prepare and maintain environments and displays.
• Support teachers with pupil record-keeping and administrative tasks.
• Prepare and maintain learning resources and general equipment.
• Participate in training sessions and professional development.
• Maintain cleanliness.

• Experience in working with or caring for children of primary school age (or willingness to learn).
• Friendly, organised, and proactive approach.
• Confident and approachable with strong communication skills.
• Able to relate well to both children and adults.

• Work with happy, enthusiastic pupils.
• Work in a beautiful location and welcoming school environment.
• Work with a supportive and passionate team, dedicated to pupil success.
• Undertake training and professional development.
• Access a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to health and wellbeing support through the Thinkwell scheme.

Visits to the school are positively welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange an appointment on or email the headteacher: offi

Closing Date:
Wednesday 11th February 2026 (12 midday)

Interview Date:
Week commencing 23rd February

Your application should consist of an Application Form, Recruitment Monitoring Form and an accompanying letter (no more than an A4 page) detailing your skills, knowledge, suitability and experience in relation to the job description and person specification. Please email completed applications to Lucy Bloor at offi

Horton Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; applicants will therefore be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes including an enhanced DBS disclosure and online searches