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.

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 4 - 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 a number of enthusiastic and committed staff in the following roles…

Teacher

Teachers

Full Time – Permanent

Main Pay Range to UPR3 plus up to SEN 2 allowance

Newfield School is an impressive, well-resourced special school in Blackburn, Lancashire, providing high-quality specialist education, care and therapy for children and young people aged 4-19 with a wide range of needs, including autism, PMLD, SLD, complex medical needs, sensory impairments and physical disabilities.

Due to the continued growth of the school, we are seeking to appoint a number of teachers to work across potentially any area of our provision. We would particularly welcome applications from teachers with a background in, or interest in, physical development, sensory integration and music and the arts.

These posts provide an excellent opportunity for teachers who are interested in working in a specialist setting and offer exciting opportunities for professional development and personal growth in support of our vision of lifelong learning for all.

At Newfield, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, understood and successful. We are looking for exceptional teachers to join our values-led school community built on high expectations, calm consistency and a deep commitment to children.

Our vision is to create a school where children thrive because adults work relationally, think carefully and act with clarity, dignity and purpose. Our mission is to give every child the education they deserve - through trust, structure, ambition and unwavering care.

We believe that children learn best when they are well regulated, well supported and surrounded by adults who hold high expectations with warmth, clarity and consistency. Our approach is rooted in the understanding that behaviour is communication, relationships matter, and learning must be built on trust, safety and belonging.

We are building a school where values are lived in practice every day. We want staff who are reflective, resilient and committed to improving outcomes for children with additional needs. We are looking for professionals who value teamwork, embrace challenge, and believe that great teaching starts with great relationships.

We welcome applications from teachers who are creative, passionate and motivated to deliver high standards in education, and who wish to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated school community from September 2026.

We are particularly keen to hear from teachers who:

  • are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs
  • have high expectations and a strong sense of professional responsibility
  • can build trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
  • understand the importance of regulation, consistency and relational practice
  • are reflective, resilient and committed to continual improvement
  • want to contribute to a strong team culture, rather than work in isolation

Whether you are at an early stage in your career or bring wider experience, what matters most is that you share our values, our ambition and our belief that children deserve the very best from the adults around them.

In return, we offer an excellent initial and ongoing bespoke programme of training and mentoring for successful applicants. Applications from ECTs are very welcome. You will join a school that is ambitious for its pupils and its staff, committed to evidence-informed practice, and serious about professional development, support and continuous improvement.

If you feel you are at a stage in your career where you would relish this challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Informal discussions with the Headteacher, Rachel Kay, are warmly welcomed. Please call the school on 01254 588600 to arrange this.

You can find out more about our school by visiting www.newfield.org.uk.

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

The closing date for applications: Wednesday 6 May 2026 at 12 noon

Interview Dates: Monday 18 May or Wednesday 20 May 2026

Newfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting 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 2025, 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 Disclosure and Barring Service check. The check will include cautions, reprimands, final warnings and convictions.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

  • 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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Education Health Care Assistants

Education Health Care Assistants – Grade C - Permanent

32.5 hours £24,796 to £25,583 pro rata salary range

£12.85 to £13.26 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 4 - 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 a number of enthusiastic and committed Education Health Care Assistants to join our busy, demanding and rewarding school, starting in June 2026

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.

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 £18,846 - £19,444 based on working part time during term time

You will also be required to work until 5 pm 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 and download an application pack 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 19th April 2026 at 5pm

Selection Process: Tuesday 28th April 2026

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 2025 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.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered

  • Salary / Level: Grade C - Spinal Point 3 - 5
  • Call: 01254 588600 For further information or to apply.

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We look forward to working with you.

Newfield School
Old Bank Lane
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 2PW

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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