About the School 

History  Founded in 1950, Fairstead House is a co-educational day school which occupies a large Victorian House and grounds in the centre of Newmarket. It is within easy reach of Cambridge, Ely, and Bury St Edmunds, with excellent access from the A14, A11 and A142. Pupils are drawn largely from the town and the surrounding villages in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk. The School consists of two sections: the Nursery for children aged twelve months to four years, and the Main School, sub-divided into the Pre-Prep (Reception, Years 1-2) and the Prep (Years 3-6) for pupils aged between four and eleven years. There are currently over 100 children attending the Nursery and approximately a further 100 in the Main School. 

Aims and Values  Throughout the School the aims are to provide a family environment in which children are encouraged, challenged, and enthused. Within this friendly, caring, and happy community, with its unique family system and ethos, pupils come to understand and respect the world around them whilst developing their confidence and a lifelong love of learning.  The School aims to excite each child's boundless sense of wonder, to capture their natural enthusiasms and to nurture and celebrate each child’s individual talents. The School also aims to encourage and develop self-discipline and to promote caring, polite and well-mannered children, to promote their emotional and social wellbeing and to provide wide-ranging opportunities to foster their leadership and collaboration skills. 

The general philosophy of the School is based on Christian values whilst children of all faiths and none are warmly welcomed. The children are encouraged to work as part of the community and to think about others. The School has links with St Mary's Church in Newmarket, where services are held at Christmas and the end of the Academic Year. 

1:1 Learning Support Assistant 

Main Responsibilities of the Role 

We are seeking a hard‑working, honest, dependable and self‑motivated individual to join our team as a 1: 1 Learning Support Assistant. The successful candidate will demonstrate a flexible approach to their work and be willing to undertake a variety of responsibilities in support of pupils and staff across the school.

Key Responsibilities

Pupil Support

• Working 1:1 with a pupil with an EHCP, working towards their EHCP outcomes and targets and supporting them both within the classroom, and on a pastoral level.
•  Will be managed on a day-to-day basis by SENDCo.
• Liaising with the SENDCo to complete formal documentation and paperwork regarding the pupil.
• Will oversee targets and plans relating to the pupil.
• Will on occasion work with small groups with a range of students in a flexible but supportive manner within class, in order to help them remain motivated and access their learning.
•  Will deliver 1:1 targeted intervention, in line with the students needs. Work to be set by the SENDCo.
• When needed, will act to calm situations and offer a sympathetic ear to students – feeding any concerns that arise through the school’s established pastoral and academic support structures.
• Will be aware of the pupils medical needs and support where needed.
• Will undertake training in relation to the specific needs of the pupil.
• Will on occasion work within the general classroom environment when the pupil is in an alternate activity.
• Will meet with students regularly to assist them in meeting the expectations of the school’s routines.
• Will, on occasion, liaise with the pupils parents, as agreed with the SENDCo and maintain relevant notes.
• May be required to undertake a range of general support roles for teachers, having agreed them with the SENDCo or Deputy Head.
• Will assist students with the production of their work on electronic devices.
• May be assigned other duties by the SENDCo including:administration, filing, photocopying, when not working directly with the pupil.

Working at Fairstead House

The King's Family of Schools is committed to rewarding our employees who share our passion, vision, and values. The School is committed to investing in their wellbeing and continuous professional development.

Hours:  Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm, term time only (half an hour unpaid lunch).
Salary:   Will be competitive and based on qualifications & experience.
Contract: This is a one year fixed term position in the first instance.

In addition to the above, staff at Fairstead benefit from:

• Generous fee-remission, subject to availability of places and successful admissions procedures. Staff currently enjoy a discretionary discount on fees for children in Reception year onwards, details of which will be provided upon request.
• Enrolment in the statutory auto-enrolment contributory pension scheme.
• Access to Salary Sacrifice Schemes such as: Cyle2Work, Home and Tech Scheme.
• Limited free on-site car parking.
•  School lunch provided when at work over lunch time and tea and coffee the day.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, available to the employee and their dependents.
• Discounts at local businesses such as Sushi and Salad (Ely), Griddle Bar and Meathouse, and The Pantry (Newmarket).

Information for Candidates

Applications should be made via My New Term, you can do this by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the advert. The final closing date for applications will be 12pm on Friday 26th June 2026.

Where Applicants have been successful in the shortlisting process they will be contacted for interview. Interviews will take place in the week commencing Monday 29th June 2026.

We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to close vacancies early if we have sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit an application as soon as possible.

If you are selected for interview, you will need to provide proof of identity, birth certificate, documentation confirming your NI number or your right to work in the UK and certification of qualifications.

Shortlisted Applicants should be aware that references will be requested as part of the interview process.

Fairstead House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

We appreciate your effort in completing the application and for your interest in working at Fairstead House.