Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job Overview

The East Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (SILC) is a 2‑19 generic special school with 470 learners on roll. All learners have special learning needs and some have physical/medical difficulties. The East SILC operates on a variety of sites to provide outreach services across the city, including partnerships with primary and secondary providers and the city‑wide Physical Difficulties and Medical Service.

We are looking for an experienced, committed and enthusiastic fixed‑term Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our growing team and help make a lasting difference to learners’ lives. This role involves supporting teaching and learning, addressing the personal needs of learners, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team across all East SILC sites.

• Skilled and resilient, with a willingness to learn and adapt
• Good communicator and a team player capable of working with a range of learners, including those with autism, severe learning difficulties, hearing and visual impairments, physical difficulties, communication and language challenges, and associated social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Ability to work flexibly at any of the East SILC sites.

35 hours per week on a fixed‑term contract, based at Jack Clark. Staff may be asked to work at any site within the organisation.

• A strong culture of wellbeing, supported by the Schools Advisory Service
• Fast‑track GP access
• Physiotherapy
• Counselling support
• A thorough induction programme
• Strong commitment to professional development and training
• Opportunities to develop specialist skills within behaviour support and SEND
• Access to Leeds City Council benefits, including pension, salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle‑to‑work and electric vehicle leasing, and VIVUP discount access

The East SILC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS formally CRB) and medical clearance from Leeds City Council’s Occupational Health Service.

The East SILC promotes diversity and strives to reflect the population of Leeds in its workforce.