At a Glance
- Tasks: Support learners with diverse needs and enhance their educational experience.
- Company: Fairfield School, a supportive environment for special education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a focus on wellbeing.
- Other info: Join a fun team dedicated to staff and pupil wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with children in a school setting; special needs experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ 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
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 judged to be a ‘good’ school by OFSTED in June 2022.
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.
To apply for this job please download and complete the application form; paper copies are available by contacting the school. A CV is not required. Application forms should be returned to the Senior Business Leader at the school either by email or by post.
Closing date: Friday 26th August 2026 at 12pm
Interview date: w/c 14/09/26
Start date: Mon 02/11/26
EDUCATIONAL TEACHING ASSISTANT - FAIRFIELD SCHOOL in Dewsbury employer: Kirklees Council
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