At a Glance
- Tasks: Support learners with diverse needs and help them thrive in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Fairfield School, a highly-rated special school committed to student welfare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Join a fun and dynamic team focused on wellbeing and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your skills in education.
- Qualifications: Experience working with children, especially those with complex learning difficulties, is essential.
The predicted salary is between 22631 - 23767 £ per year.
Hours: 31.50 hours per week - Term time plus 5 days
Organisation: Schools Directorate Special Schools
Service Area: Fairfield School
Location: White Lee Road, Dewsbury WF17 8AS
Position type: Permanent
Grade: Grade 7
Salary: £22,631 - £23,767 per annum
Working Hours: 31.5 Hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.45am to 3.30pm, Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm
Contract Type: Substantive contract, Term Time plus 5 Inset days.
Job Description: Fairfield is a large special school which provides for learners with a diverse range of complex and profound learning difficulties including physical and medical needs from 3-19 years. Fairfield was recently judged to be ‘Strong standard in all areas’ by OFSTED in June 2026.
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and skilled Educational Teaching Assistant who is committed to supporting the learning and welfare of our pupils. The successful candidate will be a positive and calm individual committed to providing the best outcomes for all learners.
Experience of working with children/young people in a school environment is essential, and experience of working with pupils who have complex or profound and multiple learning difficulties would be an advantage. As a member of the team, you will be good at working with and supporting colleagues.
The successful candidate will be keen to develop their skills and we will invest in quality CPD to enable this. Fairfield School has a proud commitment to developing our staff through continued professional development, and we fully utilise the Apprenticeship Levy to enable staff to gain on the job qualifications.
Pupil and staff wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do, with a variety of initiatives running throughout the year, making Fairfield a fun and enjoyable place to work.
Closing date: Friday 25th Sept 2026 at 12pm
Interview date: Week Commencing 5th October 2026
Start date: 2nd November 2026
Background Check: This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
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