Educational Teaching Assistant - Fairfield School (19128)

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

Job summary

Fairfield School in Dewsbury is seeking an Educational Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex learning needs. This permanent role is 31.5 hours per week, term time plus inset days, Monday to Thursday 8.45am–3.30pm and Friday 8.30am–3.30pm; Grade 7, SCP 14–17 (£20,238–£21,380).

Experience in a school setting is essential; candidates should be calm, positive and able to work with colleagues to achieve the best outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting is essential.
• Ability to support pupils with complex learning needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and CPD.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and pupil welfare under supervision.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to plan activities and differentiate for needs.

Skills

Experience with children

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

Advert Wording

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 by OFSTED in June 2026. Please watch a short 3-minute video to learn all about us, this can be viewed at

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.

Closing date

Friday 20th November 2026 at 12pm

Interview date

Week Commencing 30th November 2026

Start date

Monday 4th January 2027

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.

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.