Higher Level Teaching Assistant

EAST SPECIALIST INCLUSIVE LEARNING CENTRE; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast-track GP access

Physiotherapy

Counselling support

Induction programme

Professional development and training

Specialist skills in behaviour support

Job summary

East SILC in Leeds is seeking a temporary Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, initially based in our sensory and communication pathways at John Jamieson. The role may require working across sites and demands experience with learners with complex needs.

You will work withTeachers and Teaching Assistants to raise learning and attainment, supporting learners individually or in groups, and producing plans to support learning delivery while assessing progress and reporting outcomes.

Qualifications

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Experience working with learners with complex needs is essential.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Teachers and Teaching Assistants to raise learning and attainment for all learners in both academic and EHCP areas.
• Support learners individually or in groups to access all areas of the curriculum, promoting independence.
• Produce planning to support delivery of learning activities and assess, record and report on learners’ progress and achievement.

Job description

We operate across multiple sites and deliver a wide range of specialist services across the city, including partnerships with mainstream schools, the city-wide Physical Difficulties and Medical Service, and the Medical Needs Teaching Service for Leeds.

Exceptional Education for Exceptional Lives sits at the heart of everything we do.

Following our June 2026 Ofsted inspection, East SILC was judged to be operating at the Strong Standard in every inspection area. Inspectors recognised our ambitious curriculum, inclusive culture, strong therapeutic partnerships, high-quality staff development and unwavering commitment to preparing learners for adulthood. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation where collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement are central to our success.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a temporary Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join our existing team at the East SILC. The post will initially be based within our sensory and communication pathways at John Jamieson. As with all appointments at the East SILC there may be a requirement to work across sites. An interest and experience in working with learners with complex needs is essential.

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.

The HLTA appointed to this post will work alongside Teachers and Teaching Assistants to raise the learning and attainment of all learners in both academic and EHCP areas. The post holders will support learners, individually or in groups, so that they can access all areas of the curriculum, always promoting learners’ independence. Integral to this role is the ability to produce planning to support the delivery of learning activities and assess, record and report on learners’ progress and achievement. The planning procedure will be supported by teachers where possible.

The post is open to all applicants who meet Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or equivalent qualification/ experience.

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 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.