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Salary: A1/B1
Hours: 31.25 hours a week
Contract: Term Time Only (38 weeks a year)
Starting from 1st September 2026
Contract Type: Maternity Cover (Fixed Term/Secondment)
The number of children throughout school with SEND, and the complexity of need has continued to increase sharply in recent years. As the level of need has increased and changed, the work flows required by the SEND Team have also changed and increased. Changes to the funding systems means that the number of EHC Plans in school is increasingly rapidly which is also impacting significantly on the requirements of the SEND Team.
Due to this, a position has become available to work within the SEND Team as an assistant to the team to cover a period of maternity leave.
This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is passionate about SEND and keen to support the school in ensuring our children get the very best provision possible. Candidates will need to have been classroom based within the last two years in order to fully understand the SEND systems and processes used.
Safeguarding Statement:
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK- 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 and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Sean Nicholson
0113 2716978
nicholsons@beestonprimary.org
Beeston Primary School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
