Educational Teaching Assistant - Fairfield School

Fairfield SchoolWhite Lee RoadBatleyWest YorkshireWF17 8ASWe 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. 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. To apply for this job please go to https://fairfieldschool.uk/vacancies/ download and complete the application form, paper copies are available by contacting the school. A CV is not required. Application forms should be returned to the Senior Business Leader at the school either by email [email removed] or by post. Closing Date: 12 noon, Friday 30th October 2026 Interview Date: Week Commencing 9th November 2026Start Date: Monday 4th January 2027

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