Job title and organisation: SEN Teaching Assistant - Beechwood Primary School
Salary: B3 point 7 - £15,549.70 Annual Gross salary
Hours: Full time - Term time only
Contract: Temporary x1 year
Location: Beechwood Primary School - Primarily KS1
Closing Date and Time: Friday 23 January 2026 at 12 PM
Beechwood is a highly successful school with a dynamic staff team, a stimulating curriculum with an international perspective and pupils who are eager to learn.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant with experience in working with pupils with additional needs including ASC to join our talented team of support staff in KS1.
Beechwood is a large and dynamic primary school, where teaching assistants make a vital contribution to the wellbeing and progress of our pupils. We are looking for someone with experience of working with children with complex needs within a primary school setting.
The role involves working primarily 1-1 though will also involve small groups as well as general classroom support work under the direction of the class teacher. Appropriate support will be given to facilitate delivery of the role. We require a committed person who wants to play an active role in ensuring that SEND pupils receive provision of the highest quality.
Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus five training days. Temporary contract, one year in the first instance.
The staff at Beechwood Primary School are committed to ensuring that all pupils are in a safe environment at school.
Staff understand that they have a legal and moral responsibility to safeguard all pupils from harm, discrimination and degrading treatment and to ensure each child’s well-being.
This responsibility is supported by the adoption of ‘safer recruitment’ practices and procedures, annual Child Protection training for all staff, adherence to the procedures outlined in the school’s Child Protection Policy, the delivery of an extensive PSHCE curriculum and adherence to the school’s behaviour and equal opportunities policies.
As part of the interview process you will be asked to provide proof of identification in the form of a passport, birth/marriage certificate or driving license. All candidates are asked to provide two referees, which the school will contact directly. All job offers are subject to a clear Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In terms of our Safer Recruitment practices, we will also carry out online checks and all
Candidates will be required to complete a self-disclosure form prior to interview.
Candidates are welcomed and strongly encouraged to visit the school by appointment. Please contact our school office 01132930250 or email office@beechwoodprimaryschool.co.uk
Please see link to our website for documentation Recruitment & Vacancies | Beechwood Primary School
Please return completed application forms to office@beechwoodprimaryschool.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 23rd January 2026 12pm
Shortlisting: Friday 23rd January 2026
Observations: Wednesday 28th January 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 28th January 2026
Start Date: Earliest convenience / to be discussed with successful candidate subject to a clear Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In terms of our Safer Recruitment practices, we will also carry out online checks and all candidates will be required to complete a self disclosure form prior to interview.
Safeguarding Statement:
Beechwood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and are subject to Enhanced DBS and barring service.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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