Teaching Assistant

Beckfoot Upper Heaton is seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual who is passionate about making a real difference to young people’s lives. This is a part-time, permanent role at 32.5 hours per week. It is also term-time only plus 5 days.. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the wellbeing, safety, and inclusion of our students. Working closely with staff, families, and external agencies, you will support in creating a school environment where all students feel supported, understood and able to succeed. We are looking for someone who: Will champion our school values of Excellence - Integrity - Kindness Is committed to improving the lives of young people, especially those with barriers to their learning Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport Works well in a team and is confident in working independently when needed Demonstrates professionalism, resilience and commitment to inclusion Shares our vision for creating remarkable schools where no child is left behind The working pattern for this role is Monday and Friday is 08.00am-03.15pm, Tuesday and Thursday is 08.15am - 03.15pm and Wednesday is 08.00am - 03.30pm. Why choose Beckfoot Upper Heaton We are a smaller-than-average, culturally diverse and inclusive 11-16 secondary school, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023. We know our students and staff well, and work hard to celebrate and embrace our differences. Together, we live our values of integrity, kindness and excellence every day. We are genuinely ambitious for our young people, and strive to make a positive, lasting impact in the community we serve. We are committed to being a People First organisation, listening to the authentic voices of our team and welcoming feedback as a gift that helps us grow stronger together. We actively invest in the professional growth and wellbeing of our staff, ensuring everyone feels supported and equipped to thrive. Our school sentence captures who we are and what we aspire to be remembered for: The school taught students to act with integrity and kindness so that they went on to demonstrate excellence in their chosen field. It was a place where all belonged. About Beckfoot Trust Our mission is to create remarkable schools where no child is left behind. Since our establishment in 2013, Beckfoot Trust has grown into a respected, locally rooted family of ten diverse schools (primary, secondary and special) that learn from and support one another. We are team Beckfoot Trust, and together with Team Beckfoot Upper Heaton, we’re making a real difference in our community. Discover more about our vision, the benefits we offer, and how you can join us in shaping the future by visiting our careers page. 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 Disclosur