Ancillary Assistant

Swimming Pool Ancillary Assistants

Grade 3

Horton Lodge Special School

The hours are 4.5 per week Wed and Thurs :45.

Are you caring and compassionate? Looking for an exciting challenge? Motivated and passionate about providing outstanding provision to pupils with care and support needs? Looking for a diverse role where every day is different?

Horton Lodge School is looking for motivated individuals who will truly hold the pupils' well-being at the centre of all they do. We have an exciting opportunity for part-time Ancillary Assistant to work with our incredible team during the school swimming lessons. The role will start in September 2024 and will initially be on a fixed term until July 2025 at which point it will be reviewed.

The successful candidates will be required to:

· Have a confident and approachable manner with excellent communication skills

· Have good interpersonal skills

· Assist pupils in matters of personal needs and general health

· Work under the direction of the swimming teacher

· Prepare and maintain general equipment in the swimming pool

In return, our team are central to everything we do and so we'll make sure you're well supported by:

· Offering the opportunity to work in our innovative school in a beautiful setting with pupils who are happy and enthusiastic about learning.

· A school community where the children and their families are at the heart of our mission

· A proactive and highly dedicated team, who are constantly striving to improve the school.

· A supportive Governing Body

· Providing appropriate training and CPD opportunities

· A generous Local Government Pension Scheme

. Access to the health and wellbeing support through the Thinkwell scheme

For more information about the role and for the application pack please refer to the document attached to this job advert.

Horton Lodge School is a truly special school for children from 3-11 years with physical disabilities as a primary need. Our pupils have a range of other complex needs including cognitive, communication, sensory, and health. You can learn more about our school, vision and values by visiting our website:

Visits by appointment or conversations are positively encouraged. Further details of the post or a request to visit can be obtained by email to or by calling the school office on Your application should consist of an Application Form, Recruitment and Monitoring Form. Please email completed applications to Lucy Bloor at

Horton Lodge 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.

Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd July 09:00 AM

Interview Date: Week commencing 8th July