Level 3 Teaching Assistant

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Level 3 Teaching Assistant

£26,945.00 - £26,945.00 Annually (Actual) 35 hours per week Term time only + 5 days

Leeds

• LS8 2PWFull Time

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John Jamieson School

About The Role The East SILC is a complex organisation which operates on a variety of sites to provide a range of outreach services across the city, including partnerships with primary and secondary providers, the city-wide Physical Difficulties and Medical Service including a moving and handling service, as well as the Medical Needs Teaching Service for Leeds.

Make a Difference Every Day. Be Part of Something Exceptional.

At East SILC we believe in Exceptional Education for Exceptional Lives.

We are looking for an experienced, committed and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our growing team and help make a genuine, lasting difference to learners’ lives.  We have a vacancy for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant for 35 hours per week at the East SILC, based at John Jamieson. We are wanting this appointment to work close with our behaviour team supporting with interventions and behaviour as well as supporting with teaching and learning . As with all appointments at the East SILC staff may be asked to work at any site within the organisation.

Our learners have a range of needs including autism, severe learning difficulties, hearing and visual impairments, physical difficulties, specific communication and language difficulties and associated social, emotional and mental health needs.

We require a skilled and resilient person who is willing to learn, support teaching and learning and address the personal needs of our learners. You will need to be adaptable, a good communicator and be able to work as part of our team.

What we offer

East SILC offers an extensive range of opportunities and benefits. All staff benefit from a robust induction programme and a strong commitment to continuous professional development, career progression and equal opportunities.

• A strong culture of wellbeing, supported by the Schools Advisory Service, including:

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

In addition, staff can access a wide range of Leeds City Council benefits, including pension, salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle‑to‑work and electric vehicle leasing, and VIVUP, offering access to discounted goods and services.

To apply please visit eastsilc.org/News/Vacancies

The East SILC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (learners) 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.

All shortlisted candidates must complete a self-disclosure form before interview.

It is illegal to apply if you are on the children’s barred list.

The East SILC promotes diversity and wants a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

School-submitted vacancy from DfE Teaching Vacancies. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source terms. This listing does not imply endorsement or a paid relationship with the school. Apply free of charge using the original listing.