Educational Teaching Assistant

at  Kirklees Council

Organisation
Schools
Directorate
Special Schools
Service Area
Fairfield School
Hours
31.5 Hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.45am to 3.30pm, Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm - Term Time plus 5 Inset days.
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
White Lee Road, Dewsbury WF17 8AS
Position type
Permanent
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
£21,229 - £22,294

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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 judged to be a ‘good’ school by OFSTED in June 2022. 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 flexible, confident individual with excellent interpersonal skills. Experience of working with children/young people in a school environment is essential, and experience of working with pupils who have 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 Fairfield 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 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 stevewalsh@fairfieldschool.uk or by post.
Closing date: Friday 21st Feb 2025 at 12pm
Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 3rd March 2025
Start date: Monday 21st April 2025
Application Form
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
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.
Closing date
21 February 2025, 12:00 PM

Please refer the Job description for details