Do you want to join a team making a difference to learner’s lives? 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our expanding school community.  

We are seeking to recruit to a temporary Travel Trainer and Level 1 Teaching Assistant, based at the BCC (Bridge) site. As with all appointments to the East SILC, staff may be asked to work at any site within the organisation and it will be an expected part of this role to support students at other SILC sites. The successful candidates will train individual learners to travel independently from their home to their school setting using public transport or walking. They will work closely with the staff at the learner’s setting, the parents/carers and the local authority to ensure an effective and productive process. 

If you have the requirements identified below we would like to receive an application from you: 

A commitment to fostering independence in learners. 

Aspire to be an outstanding practitioner. 

Good interpersonal skills to be able to liaise with parents/carers, professionals and the wider community. 

To be a reliable timekeeper and self-motivated. 

To be able to work with learners with complex needs and challenging behaviours.  

Must have an interest in and experience of working with learners with a wide range of additional needs.  

A willingness to train and develop skills to improve our school offer to learners. 

Willing to make a positive contribution to the broader life of the school. 

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