Early Years Practitioner

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Early Years Practitioner who is committed to supporting the learning of students to join our dedicated team at Beckfoot Allerton Primary School. You will work alongside teaching staff to support learning, promote inclusion, and help all students to achieve their full potential. You will build strong relationships, model our values of Hard Work- Trust - Responsibility, and help create a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment. We are looking for someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, adaptable and motivated to support young people of all abilities and backgrounds
• Can work collaboratively as part of a team
• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion and equality
• Has high expectations of themselves and others
• Shares our vision for creating remarkable schools where no child is left behind.

This role is for 33.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days. The working pattern for this position is Monday 8.15am to 3.30pm, Tuesday 8.15am to 3.15pm, Wednesday

Why choose Beckfoot Allerton Primary School

Beckfoot Allerton is a thriving two-form entry primary school with a popular nursery, proudly on a rapid journey to remarkable.

We believe that exceptional schools are built on strong teams. At Beckfoot Allerton:

• We invest in our staff through high-quality CPD, coaching and regular feedback.

• Our staff feel a strong sense of belonging, as reflected in our staff survey results.

• We know that when staff feel valued, they create the conditions for learners to thrive.

We are a highly inclusive and supportive school, driven by ambition for every child. With a relentless focus on academic excellence and personal growth, our work, and its impact, is increasingly gaining recognition.

We care deeply about the community we serve, and are determined that every child will:

• Access a well-planned, academically rigorous curriculum.

• Experience high-quality, inclusive teaching every day.

• Be well-prepared for a successful transition into secondary education.

We sum up our vision in one powerful sentence: “Beckfoot Allerton ensured that all pupils gained powerful knowledge, behaved brilliantly, and became confident community contributors.”

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 Allerton Primary School, 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 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.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provides that when applying for certain jobs, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and they do not need to be disclosed to employers. If they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website and further information about filtering offences can be found in DBS filtering guide

This post is also relevant to the Disqualification from Childcare Regulations, and you have a duty to inform the Trust if you are automatically disqualified from providing childcare by having committed a disqualifiable offence or disqualifying event - see Appendix 2 in the Recruitment Policy for more details

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

Click on the useful links below for further information:

• Beckfoot Trust - Policies and Documents
• Check if you need to tell someone about your criminal record: When you need to tell someone about your criminal record - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• DBS filtering guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy at Beckfoot Trust.

If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to contact a member of our Recruitment Team on the contact details below.