Activity Support Officer - Fairfield School

Job description

Activity Support Officer - Fairfield School

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Special Schools

Service Area

Fairfield School

Hours

20 Hours per week, Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm. Term Time plus 5 Inset days.

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

White Lee Road, Dewsbury WF17 8AS

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

From 02/11/2026 until 31/10/2027

Grade

5

Salary

£12,444 - £12,642

Advert Wording

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 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. The main duties of the job role are to:

• Provide all aspects of personal care to our pupils both male and female, ranging in age from 3 to 19 years
• Feed pupils their lunch whilst promoting independence
• Supervise and engage pupils in outdoor play over the busy lunchtime period
• A 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. Previous candidates need not apply and a CV is not required.

All enquiries and completed application forms should be sent to the Senior Business Leader by email or by post.

Interview date: Week Commencing 5th October 2026

Start date: Monday 2nd November 2026

End date: 31st October 2027

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

25 September 2026, 12:00 PM

Important Information

Job profile/description

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