Recruitment & Vacancies

Current Vacancies 

Please contact school office for further information.

office@beechwoodprimaryschool.co.uk

01132930250

Beechwood Primary School Is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure (DBS)

In addition as part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence.

Please note that CV's are not accepted.

For Further details please contact School Business Manager or Office Manager on 01132930250.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant 

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

'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

We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to take a lead role in setting up, organising and overseeing a full range of play activities over the lunchtime period as well as delivering a range of outdoor learning lessons at other times of the school day. The successful candidate will work alongside SLT to support the wider staff team with the introduction of positive enhancements for pupils during lunchtime.  They will plan and lead whole class outdoor learning lessons at other times in the school day.  

The successful candidate will liaise with our sustainability lead to carry out key actions from our climate action plan and support pupils and staff with this important work. This role will involve planning, preparing and delivering outdoor learning activities for whole classes, groups and/or for individuals.  It will involve monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupils’ achievement, progress and development.  This is a unique role for an individual who is passionate about outdoor play and outdoor learning as a mechanism for pupils to develop greater ecological literacy.  The role will enhance and support our existing climate curriculum work as well as develop pupil independence, creativity and responsibility for nature and our local environment. 

We require a committed person who wants to play an active role in ensuring that all pupils including 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. 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 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: 37 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 https://www.beechwoodprimaryschool.co.uk/recruitment-vacancies/

Please return completed application forms to office@beechwoodprimaryschool.co.uk

• Closing date: 12pm 14^th November
• Short listing: 14^th November
• Observations: 21^st November
• Interviews: 21^st November

Start Date: 5^th January 2026. 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.

Please enquire at the school office if you require any more information about the above vacancies.