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Benefits of Joining the Fairfield School Team
Looking for a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference? Fairfield Primary School, nestled in the beautiful north-west of Cumbria, offers more than just a job. Join our passionate and dedicated team, where you can help shape the future and be part of a vibrant school community.
We are a Safeguarding School
Fairfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All positions are conditional on satisfactory completion of employment vetting including an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service, suitable references, proof of Right to Work in the UK, pre-employment health check and professional qualifications. Specific safeguarding questions will be asked at interview.
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. However, amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020)) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, to be returned to the school prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this criminal record self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.
In addition to the above, the school reserves the right to carry out an online search on short-listed candidates. This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online.
Please note it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
For further information please contact Mrs. C. Parker (School Business Manager) by telephoning 01900 821133 or by emailing admin@fairfieldprimary.co.uk.
Other recruitment policies can be found on our policies page, which you can access by clicking here.
Current Vacancies
Temporary Key Stage 1 Senior Teaching Assistant (32.5 hours per week)
Required from: 4th January 2027 until 16th July 2027
The Learning for Life Trust is looking to appoint for Fairfield Primary School, a positive and enthusiastic Senior Teaching Assistant, who will provide high quality support to children in our setting.
The appointment will be a temporary post, linked to pupils requiring support.
You will have at least an NVQ 3 in supporting teaching and learning skills or the equivalent and have experience of working with children across the primary phase.
Closing Date: Friday 20th November 2026 (at 12pm)
Shortlisting: Friday 20th November 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 24th November 2026
School Tours: Wednesday 11th November (at 4pm)
Further information is outlined in the document below.
Temporary EYFS Senior Teaching Assistant (15.5 hours per week)
Required from: 4th January 2027 until 16th July 2027
The Learning for Life Trust is looking to appoint for Fairfield Primary School, a positive and enthusiastic Senior Teaching Assistant, who will provide high quality support to children in our setting.
The appointment will be a temporary post, linked to pupils requiring support.
You will have at least an NVQ 3 in supporting teaching and learning skills or the equivalent and have experience of working with children across the primary phase.
Closing Date: Friday 20th November 2026 (at 12pm)
Shortlisting: Friday 20th November 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 24th November 2026
School Tours: Wednesday 11th November (at 4pm)
Further information is outlined in the document below.
Permanent Midday Supervisor (5 hours per week)- two roles available
Required from: Immediate start
We are looking for someone who:
- Enjoys working with children.
- Promotes healthy eating and positive lunchtime habits.
- Can organise and support playground activities.
- Encourages good behaviour and positive relationships at all times.
- Works collaboratively and effectively as part of a team.
Further information is outlined in the document below.