Level 3 Teaching Assistant

John Jamieson School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing culture

Induction programme

Professional development

Pension (Leeds City Council)

Cycle‑to‑work scheme

EV leasing

VIVUP benefits

Job summary

East SILC in Leeds is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our team at John Jamieson on a 35‑hour week. You will work closely with our behaviour team to support interventions and learning across lessons, helping learners with autism, complex needs and SEND.

We value adaptable, resilient staff with good communication and teamwork, and all appointments require safeguarding checks and DBS clearance. Applicants from across Leeds are welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant delivering interventions and support for learners with diverse needs.
• Able to support teaching and learning across lessons and adapt to different sites.

Responsibilities

• Support with interventions and behaviour management as part of the teaching team.
• Assist with delivery of teaching and learning activities to learners with autism and SEND.

Skills

Teaching Assistant Level 3

Interventions support

Behaviour support

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

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 an experienced,committedand enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistantto join our growing team and help make a genuine, lasting difference to learners’ lives.We have a vacancy for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant for35 hours per weekat the East SILC, based at John Jamieson. We are wanting this appointment to work close with our behaviour team supporting with interventions and behaviour as well as supporting with teaching and learning . 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 skilledand resilientperson 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 communicatorand 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:
  • Fast‑trackGP 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 ofLeeds City Council benefits, includingpension,salary sacrifice schemes such ascycle‑to‑workand electric vehicle leasing, andVIVUP, offering access to discounted goods and services.

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.