Level 3 Teaching Assistant with BSW responsibilities

Leeds International; Leeds; Vor Ort; GBP 24.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Induction programme

Professional development

Career progression

Leeds City Council benefits

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work

Electric vehicle leasing

VIVUP

Zusammenfassung

East SILC is hiring a Level 3 Teaching Assistant with BSW responsibilities to join our team at the John Jamieson site, with potential to work across SILC sites. You will need to be a good communicator, positive, calm and work well in a team.

The role is permanent and full-time, with a 6-month probationary period, starting as soon as possible. Applicants must have an NVQ Level 3 in Teaching and Learning or equivalent, and GCSEs at grade 4 or higher in English and mathematics.

Qualifikationen

• Must have NVQ Level 3 in Teaching and Learning or equivalent.
• GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent) in English and mathematics.

Kenntnisse

Good communicator

Ausbildung

NVQ Level 3 in Teaching and Learning

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Jobbeschreibung

Job title and organisation: Level 3 Teaching Assistant with BSW responsibilities - East SILC

Salary: C3 - £26,946.00 Annually (Actual)

Hours: 35 (Term time only)

Contract: Fixed Term

Location: East SILC

Closing Date and Time: Tuesday 6th October 2026

About this Role

The East Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (SILC) is a 2-19 generic special school with 475 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.

Do you want to join a team making a difference to children and young people's lives?

An opportunity has arisen for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant with BSW responsibilities to join our existing team at the East SILC, based at our John Jamieson site but could be asked to work at any site across the SILC.

You will need to be a good communicator, positive, calm and willing to work as part of our team.

This is a permanent, full-time position subject to a 6-month probationary period, to start as soon as possible. The East SILC has a progressive staffing structure which is supported by Continual Professional Development and a thorough induction process is in place.

This is a full-time, permanent position and candidates must have an NVQ Level 3 in Teaching and Learning or an equivalent qualification as well as GCSE Grade 4 or equivalent in English and mathematics.

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.

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.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation.

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