The East Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre
(SILC) is a 2-19 generic special school with 430 pupils on roll. All our pupils
have special learning needs and some have physical/ medical difficulties. 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.
Do you want to join a team making a difference to children and young people’s lives?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our expanding school community.
We have vacancies for Level 1 teaching assistants 26 hours per week over 5 days to work at the East SILC to be based at John Jamieson. The majority of our pupils have learning difficulties, and some have physical difficulties.
We require skilled, enthusiastic people who are willing to learn, support teaching and learning and address the personal needs of our pupils. You will need to be flexible and adaptable, a good communicator, cheerful, calm and be able to work as part of our team.
The permanent posts are subject to a 6 month probationary period, to start as soon as possible.
The East SILC has a progressive staffing structure in place for teaching assistants which is supported by Continual Professional Development. A thorough induction process is in place.
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 Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS formally CRB) and medical clearance from Leeds City Council’s Occupational Health Service.
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.
Nicola Hewitson
0113 2930236
nicola.hewitson@eastsilc.org
East SILC, John Jamieson School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here are a preview of the questions/headings: