Job Opportunities

Would you like to join our team? Our staff are the best advert for attracting our future workforce!

Newfield School is developing itself as a model employer and a true centre of excellence to offer integrated services to meet the needs of children and young people with learning difficulties and disabilities. We believe we can do this by unlocking the potential in our staff.

Please see details below regarding our current job opportunities:

Education Health Care Assistant Level 2

Education Health Care Assistant Level 2 – Grade D – Permanent 32.5 Hours

£23,500 - £24,702 pro rata salary range

£12.18 to £12.80 per hour

Newfield School is an impressive, well-resourced special school situated in Blackburn, Lancashire providing high quality specialist education, care and therapy for children and young people aged 2 - 19 years with a wide range of learning difficulties including autism, PMLD, SLD, complex medical needs, sensory impairments and physical disabilities.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed EHCA Level 2 to join our busy, demanding and rewarding school, starting in June 2024.

Under the direction of teachers and senior staff, you will provide support to individuals and groups of children to access outcomes as outlined in each individual’s Education Health Care Plan.

You will support pupil’s education, health, medical, physical and general care needs following agreed plans, promote effective communication for all pupils using a range of agreed strategies e.g.: Makaton, PECS, communication aides etc. and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Whilst we particularly welcome applicants with experience of working with children and young people, it is more important that you have a child centred approach in working with our very special children as a full programme of training and development will be provided.

The level 2 role provides specific support to meet the health care needs of individual pupils who have more complex health care needs e.g. tracheostomy maintenance and changes, deep suctioning of secretions, Catheter and Stoma care, supporting Ventilation etc.

A full programme of training and development will be provided to ensure that you are able to complete competencies to meet the challenges of this role.

If you wish to find out more about the role please contact the recruitment team to arrange an appointment to speak to Deputy Head Jenny Riley.

Please see details of working pattern below to be worked 39 weeks per year during term time including 5 annual professional development full days:

  • Hours per week – 32.5
  • Working Pattern – 8.30am to 3.30pm each day
  • Actual Salary £17,861 - £18,775 based on working part time during term time

You will also be required to work until 5.00pm on six occasions per year in order to undertake training and meet with your class team – these dates will be planned in advance, and you will have plenty of notice.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.newfield.org.uk.

Completed application forms are returnable to recruitment@newfield.blackburn.sch.uk or to Recruitment Team, Newfield School, Old Bank Lane, Blackburn BB1 2PW

Closing Date: Sunday 21st April 2024 at 5.00pm

Newfield School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

  • Salary / Level: Band D, SCP 5-8
  • Call: 01254 588600 For further information or to apply.

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Class Teacher

Class Teacher – Full Time – Permanent

Main Pay Range to UPR3 plus up to SEN 2 allowance

Newfield School is an impressive, well-resourced special school situated in Blackburn, Lancashire providing high quality specialist education, care and therapy for children and young people aged 2 - 19 years with a wide range of learning difficulties including Autism, PMLD, SLD, complex medical needs, sensory impairments and physical disabilities.

This post will provide an excellent opportunity for teachers interested in working in our outstanding school and offer exciting opportunities for professional development and personal growth.

We are looking for a teacher to work in potentially any area of the school.

We welcome applications from teachers who are creative, passionate and motivated to deliver high standards in education to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated school, starting in September 2024.

A full programme of training and mentoring will be provided for successful applicants. Applications from NQTs are most welcome.

If you feel you are at a time in your career where you would relish this challenge, please apply!

Informal discussions with the Headteacher, Rachel Kay are welcome. Please call the school on 01254 588600 and press option 3 to arrange a call with the Headteacher.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.newfield.org.uk.

Application forms are returnable to Recruitment Team, Newfield School, Old Bank Lane, Blackburn BB1 2PW or by email to recruitment@newfield.blackburn.sch.uk

Closing Date: Wednesday 1st May 2024 at 09:00.

Newfield School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

  • Salary / Level: Main Pay Range to UPR3 plus up to SEN 2 allowance
  • Call: 01254 588600 For further information or to apply.

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We look forward to working with you.

Newfield School
Shadsworth Road
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 2HR

01254 588 600

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Safeguarding

Newfield School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority.

Full copies of Policies and Procedures related to all aspects of Safeguarding, and the Complaints Policy, are available on request from Rachel Kay, Head Teacher and Designated Senior Lead for Safeguarding and Child Protection.

Equality Duty

Newfield School complies with the general and specific duties of the Equality Act (2010). In accordance with the duty we publish information that demonstrates that we have due regard to the need to;

  • Eliminate unlawful discrimination
  • Advance equality of opportunity
  • Foster good relations

These specific duties have been considered in relation to all our policies and procedures in school. Our objectives will be reported on and published as part of the Governance public documents available for inspection under the Freedom of Information Regulations and Data Protection duties and in the school newsletter to parents.

Our Equality Objectives are set, reviewed and published annually in our School Development Plan.

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