Level 3 Teaching Assistant at East Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/ESILC/47382
  Location
Leeds, , LS8 2PW
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£25,417.00 Annually (Actual)
C3
  Hours Per Week
35
  Closing Date
Midnight, Sun 5th Jul, 2026
  Start Date
1 September 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
w/c 13 July 2026
   Interview Date(s)           w/c 13 July 2026
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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. 

AtEast SILC we believe inExceptional Education for Exceptional Lives.  

We are looking for an experienced,committedand 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 Jack Clark.  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 staffbenefitfrom a robust induction programme and a strong commitment to continuous professional development, careerprogressionand equal opportunities. 

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

o    Fast‑trackGP 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 ofLeeds City Council benefits, includingpension,salary sacrifice schemes such ascycle‑to‑workand electric vehicle leasing, andVIVUP, 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.

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

Contact Details

  Nicola Hewitson
  0113 293 0236
  nicola.hewitson@eastsilc.org

East Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. Please show that you have the knowledge asked for in the Employee Specification gained either through work, education, home or voluntary activities.
  2. Please show that you have the experience asked for in the Employee Specification gained either through work, home or voluntary activities.
  3. Please show that you have the skills asked for in the Employee Specification gained either through work, home or voluntary activities.

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