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 an experienced, committed and 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 Maternity Cover Level 3 Teaching Assistant for 28 hours per week (4 days) 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 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/VacanciesNeeds Teaching Service for Leeds. 

The East SILC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (learners) 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