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…

Education Health Care Assistant

Education Health Care Assistants – Grade C - Permanent - 32.5 hours

£25,614 to £26,427 pro rata salary range | £13.28 to £13.70 per hour

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 enthusiastic and committed Education Health Care Assistants to join our busy, demanding and rewarding school, starting in November 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 £19,468 - £20,086 based on working part time during term time

You will also be required to work until 5pm 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 [email protected] or to Recruitment Team, Newfield School, Old Bank Lane, Blackburn BB1 2PW

Closing Date: Thursday 12th November 2026 at 12 noon.

Selection Process: to be advised

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 2026 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
  • Call: 01254 588 600 For further information or to apply.

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PA to the Headteacher / Clerk to the Governors

PA to the Headteacher / Clerk to the Governors

Band E – SCP 9-15

37 hours per week - Term time only

£28,153 to £31,015 salary range pro rata - £14.59 to £16.08 per hour

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.

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed PA to join our busy, demanding and rewarding school, starting in January 2027.

You will provide admin support to the Headteacher, wider SLT and the administration function in Business Services. The role will include diary management, taking minutes at meetings, supporting the headteacher with meetings, co-ordination of paperwork from a variety of stakeholders and general day to day administration. The role will include the use of Arbor and other school packages. Experience of work in a secretarial role is preferred.

This role is ideal for highly organised people who have experience of using Microsoft packages (in particular Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams) and like variety, multi-tasking and enjoy going the extra mile to help others whilst delivering a great administrative service in a busy and demanding environment.

The working pattern of the post is detailed below:

  • Proposed hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday with one day finishing at 4.30pm, this can be discussed with the successful candidate

  • Actual salary range - £24,215 - £26,677 based on working pattern during term time

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

Completed application forms are returnable to [email protected] or to Newfield School, Old Bank Lane, Blackburn BB1 2PW

Closing Date: Friday 20th November 2026 at 5pm

Selection Process: Monday 30th November 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 2026 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: Band E
  • Call: 01254 588 600 For further information or to apply.

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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Permanent – Grade G

37 hours per week

£36,581 to £40,444 pro rata salary range

£18.96 to £20.96 per hour

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.

We are looking to appoint a number of enthusiastic and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistants to join our busy, demanding and rewarding school, starting in January 2027.

The HLTA role at Newfield can be deployed in a number of ways. We are looking for candidates to lead in the following areas:

  • Sensory Integration
  • Behaviour
  • Communication and Interaction – this post will be supported by the following apprenticeship Speech & Language Support Practitioner | Level 5 Apprenticeship | Best Practice Network.

Candidates should be aware that if the needs of the school change, they could be deployed to any of the key requirement roles (attached).

You will support pupils’ 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 take a lead role in the management of pupils and the classroom under the direction of the teacher.

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

Monday – Tuesday 8:00 – 16:15

Wednesday – Thursday 8:30 – 16:30

Friday 8:30 – 15:30

Actual salary range - £31,464 - £34,787 based on working part time during term time

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

Completed application forms are returnable to [email protected] or to Recruitment Team, Newfield School, Old Bank Lane, Blackburn BB1 2PW

Closing Date: Sunday 15th November 2026 at 5pm

Selection Process: Wednesday 25th November 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 2026 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 G
  • Call: 01254 588 600 For further information or to apply.

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Senior Education Health Care Assistant

Senior Education Health Care Assistant – Grade E - Permanent

33.5 hours per week - £28,153 to £31,015 pro rata salary range - £14.59 to £16.08 per hour

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.

We are looking to appoint a number of enthusiastic and committed Senior Education Health Care Assistants to join our busy, demanding and rewarding school, starting in January 2027.

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 pupils 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:

8:30am to 3:30pm each day, plus an additional hour to be taken each week agreed with Deputy Headteacher

Actual salary range - £22,037 - £24,277 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 by visiting www.newfield.org.uk.

Completed application forms are returnable to [email protected] or to Recruitment Team, Newfield School, Old Bank Lane, Blackburn BB1 2PW

Closing Date: Monday 16th November 2026 at 12 noon

Selection Process: Thursday 26th November 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 2026 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 E
  • Call: 01254 588 600 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
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Our Equality Objectives are set, reviewed and published annually in our School Development Plan.

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