Educational Teaching Assistant - Fairfield School (18732)

Kirklees Council; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield School in Kirklees is seeking an Educational Teaching Assistant to support learners with complex and profound learning difficulties aged 3-19. The role requires a positive, calm approach and collaboration with colleagues to achieve the best outcomes.

The successful candidate will have experience with children in a school setting; prior work with pupils with complex needs is advantageous. The post offers term-time contracts with 5 inset days and start in November, plus commitment to

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.
• Fairfield/**Kirklees Council** supports staff through CPD and training.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and welfare of our pupils in a calm, positive and supportive manner.
• Work as part of the school team to promote positive outcomes for all learners.

Job description

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.

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/

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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

Application Form

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