Level 1 Teaching Assistant - 26 hours over 5 days at John Jamieson School
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About this Role
The East Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (SILC) is a 2-19 generic special school with 470 learners on roll. All our learners 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.
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 a warm, committed and enthusiastic Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join our growing team and help make a genuine, lasting difference to learners’ lives.
We have a vacancy for a Level 1 Teaching Assistant for 26 hours per week over 5 days at the East SILC, based at John Jamieson. This post works across all pathways at John Jamieson. Our learners have a range of needs including severe learning difficulties, complex medical needs, physical difficulties and autism.
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.
Permanent posts are subject to a 6 month probationary period, to start as soon as possible.
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:
o Fast track GP access
o Physiotherapy
o 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 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.
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Contact Details
NICOLA HEWITSON
0113 2930236
nicola.hewitson@eastsilc.org
John Jamieson School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
- Please show that you have the knowledge asked for in the Employee Specification gained either through work, education, home or voluntary activities.
- Please show that you have the experience asked for in the Employee Specification gained either through work, home or voluntary activities.
- Please show that you have the skills asked for in the Employee Specification gained either through work, home or voluntary activities.
John Jamieson School
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