Overview
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Beckfoot Upper Heaton School)
Education Phase: Secondary
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Application Deadline: Sunday, 5th October 2025
Interview Date: 14/10/2025
About Beckfoot Trust and Beckfoot Upper Heaton
Beckfoot Trust collects and processes personal data in accordance with UK Data Protection Laws. For more information on the personal data we collect and why, please see our Recruitment Privacy Notice: Beckfoot Trust - Privacy Notices
Beckfoot Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants as part of our overall vetting checks.
Beckfoot Trust collects and processes personal data in accordance with UK Data Protection Laws. For more information on the personal data we collect and why, please see our Recruitment Privacy Notice: Beckfoot Trust - Privacy Notices
We are a local trust with a national outward focus, determined to make a difference to the community that we are so privileged to serve. We would urge you to take the opportunity to visit us or speak to us to find out more.
Role details
We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. The right candidate will be a highly valued member of our Assistant Team within Beckfoot Upper Heaton. We are a local trust with a national outward focus, determined to make a difference to the community that we are so privileged to serve.
This is a full-time role which is 37 hours per week. This role is also term-time only plus 5 days.
We understand that choosing an employer and changing roles is a big decision. We will always invest time in talking to anyone who is seeking more details about any role.
We are small enough to feel very connected, yet large enough for all to feel the benefit of scale.
As a minimum we meet national pay and conditions
We have a great reputation as a local employer and we work positively with unions, with an emphasis on fairness and equity.
We find ways to reduce unnecessary workload
We are positive about flexible working requests and are constantly seeking out best practice to enhance employee experience
We consult on any big changes to policy.
We listen carefully to our employees through an annual nationally benchmarked survey and through many opportunities to hear the voice of the individual.
We are compassionate when colleagues face difficulties and seek to remove barriers to enhance employee engagement
We have a free Employee Assistance Programme that provides confidential counselling and advice for employees and their family
We dedicate time to teamwork
We authentically value staff through specific praise, recognising what they do to make a difference to the lives of young people daily
We understand the need for psychological safety, and we work hard to remove the barriers to true inclusion for all
O ur people matter, being a People First Organisation is a key strategic aim and our People Charter frames ou r commitment - included in the candidate pack below .
We value clarity of communication so that all can belong.
Our leaders are highly visible and committed to providing calm, purposeful and motivational environments where teachers can teach, and learners can learn
Qualifications and expectations
Details of specific responsibilities and qualifications are not listed in this description. Please refer to the candidate pack for comprehensive role expectations, responsibilities and required criteria.
Beckfoot Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants as part of our overall vetting checks.
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