Posted 13 June, 2026
Learning Support Assistant - Level 2 at Fairfields School
Guilsborough Academy
Northampton, Northamptonshire NN2 6JN, United Kingdom
Full Time
Reference: 519858249
About this Role
Fairfields School is a community day special school for pupils aged3 to 11 years. The school meets the needs of pupils who have significant,severe, or profound learning difficulties and sensory impairments. Some of our children may have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. The school is situated in large well-maintained grounds close to the centre ofNorthampton. Work with us and you will be part of an ambitious team whowant to make a real difference.
We are currently looking to appoint LSAs to join our amazing staff team.
Whilst experience of working with children with SEND is helpful whatwe're looking for is someone who is:
Our children would really like someone who:
Our staff work hard every day to help children go on their learningadventure. This starts with meeting and greeting them when they arrive. Makingsure they are ready to learn, supporting them with their individual needs; andcreating irresistible learning environments.
We can help you be successful in your role by providing:
Safeguarding
Fairfields School is committed to safeguarding the welfare ofpupils. This post is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check (willbe completed once the job has been accepted, please refer to DBS codeof practice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk),) and healthclearance as well as the usual pre-employment checks. It is a criminal offence foran individual to apply to work in regulated activity if barred. Please see ourChild Protection Policy here: Fairfields School : - Policy Documents. Appendix C of theChild Protection Policy includes the Recruitment and Selection Policy.
Equality
Fairfields school is committed ensuring and promotingequality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, job applicants, parents andcarers; irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage &civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, belief, sex or sexualorientation and expects staff to share that commitment. We aim to create a supportive and inclusiveworking environment and welcome applications from all members of the community.
Please see our Equality Policy here: Fairfields School : - PolicyDocuments
GDPR
Aspart of the recruitment process, we will gather and use information relating toyou, your "personal data", including data that we obtain from you directly andindirectly from other organisations (your referees, educational establishments,professional bodies, Disclosure and Barring Service). This will include yourname, address, contact details, employment history, qualifications, ethnicorigin, sex, religion, criminal record, references etc. If you are successful,this will also include details on immigration status, identity documents, DBS,medical checks, and teacher status checks.
Wewill hold information relating to your application only for as long asnecessary. If you are successful, then how long we need to hold on to anyinformation will depend on type of information. Some of this will be held onthe Single Central Record. If you are unsuccessful, we will hold theinformation for a period of six months before it is securely destroyed.
Wewill process your personal data during recruitment for the purpose of complyingwith legal obligations, carrying out tasks which are in the public interest,and taking steps with a view to entering into an employment contract with youincluding assessing your suitability for the role, checking your eligibility towork in the UK and with children and ensuring compliance with the Equality Act2010.
Wewill not share information gathered during your application process with thirdparties, other than professional advisors such as legal as HR advisors.
Pleasealso refer to our Data Protection Policy for further details on making requestsfor access to personal data.
How to Apply
To apply, please download and complete the application on MyNewTerm. Please ensure that you add details of how you meet the Person Specification.
The recruitment process will consist of shortlisting, a formal interviewpanel and a class observation.
Contract: Permanent
Location: Fairfields School, TrinityAvenue, Northampton, NN2 6JN
Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (8:45am-3:45pm)
Salary Range: From £25581-£25583 FTE and £19027.90-£19328.60 actual pro-rata pay
Closing Date: Tuesday 30th June 2026 at 9am
Interview Date: Friday 10th July 2026
Start Date: TBC
Fairfields School is a community day special school for pupils aged3 to 11 years. The school meets the needs of pupils who have significant,severe, or profound learning difficulties and sensory impairments. Some of our children may have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. The school is situated in large well-maintained grounds close to the centre ofNorthampton. Work with us and you will be part of an ambitious team whowant to make a real difference.
We are currently looking to appoint LSAs to join our amazing staff team.
Whilst experience of working with children with SEND is helpful whatwe're looking for is someone who is:
- Creative
- Reliable
- Resilient
- Patient
- Calm and caring
Our children would really like someone who:
- Has a sense a fun
- Knows how to play
- Supports them when things get tough
- Helps them to be as independent as possible
- Is a good communicator
Our staff work hard every day to help children go on their learningadventure. This starts with meeting and greeting them when they arrive. Makingsure they are ready to learn, supporting them with their individual needs; andcreating irresistible learning environments.
We can help you be successful in your role by providing:
- A thorough induction programme
- Specialist training
- Supportive class teams
- A friendly working environment where wellbeing for all is a top priority
Safeguarding
Fairfields School is committed to safeguarding the welfare ofpupils. This post is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check (willbe completed once the job has been accepted, please refer to DBS codeof practice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk),) and healthclearance as well as the usual pre-employment checks. It is a criminal offence foran individual to apply to work in regulated activity if barred. Please see ourChild Protection Policy here: Fairfields School : - Policy Documents. Appendix C of theChild Protection Policy includes the Recruitment and Selection Policy.
Equality
Fairfields school is committed ensuring and promotingequality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, job applicants, parents andcarers; irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage &civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, belief, sex or sexualorientation and expects staff to share that commitment. We aim to create a supportive and inclusiveworking environment and welcome applications from all members of the community.
Please see our Equality Policy here: Fairfields School : - PolicyDocuments
GDPR
Aspart of the recruitment process, we will gather and use information relating toyou, your "personal data", including data that we obtain from you directly andindirectly from other organisations (your referees, educational establishments,professional bodies, Disclosure and Barring Service). This will include yourname, address, contact details, employment history, qualifications, ethnicorigin, sex, religion, criminal record, references etc. If you are successful,this will also include details on immigration status, identity documents, DBS,medical checks, and teacher status checks.
Wewill hold information relating to your application only for as long asnecessary. If you are successful, then how long we need to hold on to anyinformation will depend on type of information. Some of this will be held onthe Single Central Record. If you are unsuccessful, we will hold theinformation for a period of six months before it is securely destroyed.
Wewill process your personal data during recruitment for the purpose of complyingwith legal obligations, carrying out tasks which are in the public interest,and taking steps with a view to entering into an employment contract with youincluding assessing your suitability for the role, checking your eligibility towork in the UK and with children and ensuring compliance with the Equality Act2010.
Wewill not share information gathered during your application process with thirdparties, other than professional advisors such as legal as HR advisors.
Pleasealso refer to our Data Protection Policy for further details on making requestsfor access to personal data.
How to Apply
To apply, please download and complete the application on MyNewTerm. Please ensure that you add details of how you meet the Person Specification.
The recruitment process will consist of shortlisting, a formal interviewpanel and a class observation.
Contract: Permanent
Location: Fairfields School, TrinityAvenue, Northampton, NN2 6JN
Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (8:45am-3:45pm)
Salary Range: From £25581-£25583 FTE and £19027.90-£19328.60 actual pro-rata pay
Closing Date: Tuesday 30th June 2026 at 9am
Interview Date: Friday 10th July 2026
Start Date: TBC
