29 Hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.45am-3pm, Friday 8.30am-3pm
Fixed term 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 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 and enthusiastic Activity Support Officer who is committed to supporting the learning and welfare of our pupils. Under the direction of the class teacher the main duties of the job role are to:
Support classroom learning, interventions such as hydrotherapy, rebound, sensory integration and engage pupils in outdoor playProvide all aspects of personal care to our pupils both male and female, ranging in age from 3 to 19 yearsFeed pupils their lunch whilst promoting independenceA particular emphasis would be in supporting, under the direction of specialists, the medical and physical needs of our pupils.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. 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.
All enquiries and completed application forms should be sent to the Senior Business Leader by email stevewalsh@fairfieldschool.uk or by post.
Interview date: Week Commencing 15th September 2025
Start date: Monday 3rd Nov 2025
End date: 1st November 2026
Application Form
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
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