Job title and organisation: Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Beechwood Primary School
Salary: Pay Scale: B3 Spinal Point 7
£19,947.20 Gross Annual before deductions.
Hours: 32.5 Full Time - Term Time Only plus 5.
Contract: Temporary Teaching Assistant for one year in the first instance.
Location: Beechwood Primary School, Leeds
Closing Date and Time: Monday 20 October at 12 PM
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.
‘Beechwood is a warm and welcoming school. Staff and pupils listen to and respect one another. Pupils know who to talk to if they are worried or upset. They are confident that adults will help them if they have a problem. The school teaches pupils to help themselves by developing their resilience, creativity and other ‘superpowers’
The school has high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils enjoy the engaging and exciting learning opportunities provided by the school. Ofsted Feb25
Beechwood is a very successful school on the outskirts of Leeds, with a dynamic and highly effective staff team and an ethos of unrelenting school improvement.
We actively promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who has experience of working with pupils with complex communication needs and SEMH either 1:1 or in small groups. The ideal candidate should have training in autism, ADHD and trauma informed approaches and can follow the sensory curriculum to facilitate progress through tailored personalised learning programmes by inspiring and engaging pupils to deliver outstanding quality of education.
Beechwood is a large and dynamic primary school, where our Teaching Team make a vital contribution to the wellbeing and progress of all our pupils.
We require a committed person who wants to play an active role in ensuring that SEND pupils receive provision of the highest quality.
We can offer training in methods of curriculum delivery of proven effectiveness, a team based approach to planning and a range of opportunities for continuing professional development, including collaboration with the four other primary schools in our Trust.
We are a two form entry school and this post is a temporary post. A comprehensive induction programme will be provided for the successful applicant.
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 licence. 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 practises, 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: Monday 20th October 2025 12pm
- Short listing: Monday 20th October 2025
- Observations: Wednesday 22nd October 2025
- Interviews: Wednesday 22nd October 2025
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.
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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