At a Glance
- Tasks: Support diverse learners with complex needs and enhance their educational experience.
- Company: Fairfield School, a strong-rated special school dedicated to unique learning journeys.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a fun, caring team focused on wellbeing and continuous professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your skills in a rewarding role.
- Qualifications: Experience working with children, especially those with complex learning difficulties, is essential.
The predicted salary is between 32243 - 39408 £ per year.
Working Hours: 31.5 Hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.45am to 3.30pm, Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm
Salary details: Grade 7, SCP 14 to 17 £20,238 to £21,380
Contract Type: Substantive contract, Term Time plus 5 Inset days.
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 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.
Fairfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date: Friday 20th November 2026 at 12pm
Interview date: Week Commencing 30th November 2026
Start date: Monday 4th January 2027
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