Job Description

Teaching Assistant

37.5 hours per week, 08:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday

Term time only

Permanent

Fairfield Prep School is a thriving, friendly day school for children aged 3 to 11, where every child is encouraged to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. We are proud of our nurturing environment, strong community ethos and commitment to providing a high-quality, well-rounded education.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and caring Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and is passionate about supporting their learning and development.

The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers and other support staff within a year group, contributing to the planning and delivery of engaging and inclusive lessons. You will play a key role in helping to create a positive and stimulating learning environment where all children feel valued and supported.

As part of the Loughborough Schools Foundation, Fairfield benefits from outstanding facilities, a rich curriculum and a seamless pathway to senior education. But it is our warm, family atmosphere that truly sets us apart. Children thrive here; academically, socially and personally.?

The successful candidate will:

Be caring, patient and supportive with a positive attitude Have previous experience of supporting children in a school or nursery setting Have relevant childcare qualifications - desirable but not essential Have excellent communication skills with both children and adults Have the ability to work well both within a team and when using their own initiative Have ICT skills.
For further information, please see the enclosed job description.

Closing date for receipt of applications:

Monday 03 November 2025 at 12:00 noon.

Interviews are expected to take place on

Thursday 13 November 2025.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 20,124.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person