Educational Teaching Assistant - Fairfield School (18732)

Kirklees Council; Batley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Kirklees Council's Fairfield School in Dewsbury is seeking an Educational Teaching Assistant to support learners with complex learning needs.

The role is permanent, term-time plus inset days, 31.5 hours per week, Grade 7, salary £22,631–£23,767 per annum. The successful candidate will assist with learning and welfare, work closely with staff, and contribute to a positive learning environment.

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 learning and welfare of pupils in the classroom.
• Assist with classroom routines and activities to support progress.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff to create a calm, inclusive environment.

Job description

Hours

31.50 hours per week - Term time plus 5 days

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Special Schools

Service Area

Fairfield School

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

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

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

Closing date

26 September 2026, 12:00 PM

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.