Educational Teaching Assistant

Prospectsonline; Pennsylvania; In loco; USD 27.000 - 28.000; Part-time

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Fairfield School is seeking an Educational Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs. You will work as part of a team to promote learning and welfare in a large special school for 3–19 year olds, including those with complex or profound and multiple learning difficulties.

The role values calm, positive approaches and a commitment to ongoing professional development, with investment in CPD to enable staff growth and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Support the learning and welfare of pupils with special educational needs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide a positive, calm classroom environment.
• Contribute to initiatives focused on pupil wellbeing and staff development.

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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

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 with special educational needs.

Vacancy Information

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.

Closing Date: 12 noon, Friday 30 th October 2026