Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GP access

Physiotherapy

Counselling

Induction programme

Professional development

Cycle-to-work

EV leasing

Job summary

Coast and Vale Learning Trust is seeking an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join East SILC for a fixed-term contract of 35 hours per week. The role is based at East SILC, Jack Clark, with duties across the organisation's sites in Leeds as needed to support learners with a range of needs.

We value adaptability, effective communication, and a commitment to high-quality education, with opportunities for induction and ongoing professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experienced, committed and enthusiastic teaching assistant supporting learners with diverse needs (autism, PMLD, communication difficulties).
• Willing to learn, adaptable, good communicator and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning for learners with special educational needs across multiple sites.
• Assist with personal care and health-related needs as required by learners.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff to address individual learner requirements.

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

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 fixed-term 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 (fixed term) 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:
• 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 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.