Special Needs Educational Assistant - Grow with Ongoing CPD

Kirklees Council; Dewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Kirklees Council's Fairfield School in Dewsbury is seeking an Educational Teaching Assistant to support learners with complex and profound learning difficulties aged 3-19.

The role focuses on learning and welfare, requires prior experience in a school, and offers professional development through the Apprenticeship Levy. The post is substantive, term-time with 31.5 hours weekly, start date in January 2026, and closes 30 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children/young people in a school environment is essential.
• Willingness to participate in CPD and support pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support learning activities and pupil welfare under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Assist with classroom organisation and small-group work.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment.

Skills

School environment experience

Job description

Kirklees Council's Fairfield School in Dewsbury is seeking an Educational Teaching Assistant to support learners with complex and profound learning difficulties aged 3-19.

The role focuses on learning and welfare, requires prior experience in a school, and offers professional development through the Apprenticeship Levy. The post is substantive, term-time with 31.5 hours weekly, start date in January 2026, and closes 30 October 2026.