Educational Teaching Assistant

Fairfield School; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Kirklees Council's Fairfield School in Dewsbury is seeking an Educational Teaching Assistant to support the learning and welfare of our pupils.

The role is 31.5 hours per week, term-time plus 5 inset days, at Grade 7 SCP 14-17 (£20,238–£21,380). Applicants should have experience of working with children in a school environment, including those with complex needs; safeguarding checks apply. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team with opportunities for CPD and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children/young people in a school environment is essential.
• Experience of working with pupils who have complex or profound and multiple learning difficulties would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and welfare of our pupils.
• Be a positive, calm team member and engage in CPD to develop professionally.

Job description

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. Please watch a short 3-minute video to learn all about us, this can be viewed at https://fairfieldschool.uk/

If you like what you see and wish to help us embrace uniqueness please read on. 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