Level 3 Teaching Assistant

John Jamieson School; Leeds; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 27 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Robust induction programme

Professional development and training

Wellbeing support

Leeds City Council benefits

Résumé du poste

East SILC in Leeds is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our growing team, working 35 hours per week at the John Jamieson site. You will collaborate with our behaviour team to support with interventions, teaching and learning, across sites if required.

We support learners with autism, severe learning difficulties, and other needs. The successful candidate will be adaptable, a good communicator and a team player, committed to safeguarding and promoting learner outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience as Level 3 Teaching Assistant preferred.
• Able to address personal needs of learners and support learning.
• Adaptable and a good communicator; able to work as part of a team.

Responsabilités

• Support with interventions and behaviour as well as teaching and learning.
• Work across sites within the organisation as required.
• Collaborate with the behaviour team to support learner outcomes.

Connaissances

Good communication

Teamwork

Behaviour support

SEND awareness

Formation

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Description du poste

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.

We are looking foran 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.

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.