West SILC is offering a unique flexible hybrid role which blends the roles of Lunchtime Assistant and Learning support Assistant.

The lunchtime assistant role is to actively supervise the pupils in the dining room, playground and throughout the school premises during the lunchtime period for 3 days a week.

The main purpose of the Learning Support Assistant role is to work within a class team under the direction of the class teacher, usually in the classroom to support learning; provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom and support the pupils to meet their personal needs. This part of the role would be undertaken 2 days a week 9.30am-2.30pm, timings can be flexible to suit candidates and can be agreed prior to contract.

We cater for pupils between the ages of 2 and 19 with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities, on specialist sites and mainstream partnership schools. 

We will offer you professional development opportunities and a very supportive team of staff. It is also an excellent opportunity as a stepping-stone into teaching.

West SILC is wholly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Short listed candidates may be subject to online checks. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS. If you are interested in applying, please complete an application form, explaining how your skills and experiences would help you succeed in this role at West SILC.

We think it is important for prospective candidates to visit please contact the school office - 0113 3862450 to book an appointment

Completed applications should be returned to recruitment@westsilc.org. 

Closing date: Friday 7th February at 12.00 Noon.  Interviews TBC

Further information and application packs are available on line and should be returned to recruitment@westsilc.org  

West SILC, 4 Town Street, Stanningley, Leeds, LS28 6HL. Tel: 0113 3862450