Family Support Worker / DDSL
John Jamieson School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 2PW20 days remaining to apply
Closing date
31 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £29,698.00 Annually (Actual) 37 hours per week, term time only plus 20 days
Family Support Worker / DDSL job summary
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.
Do you want to join a team making a difference to learner’s lives?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Support Worker/ DDSL to join our team at the East SILC.
The successful candidate will be a highly organised and motivated individual, with a genuine passion for the safeguarding and social and emotional wellbeing of learner’s, as well as supporting families in a holistic manner. They will need to have evidence of continuous professional development and experience relevant to the post, including carrying out family assessments, supporting learners and families, and knowledge of national legislation related to safeguarding and Early Help. Ideally they will have experience of being the lead professional for Early Help Plans and supporting families to apply to RADAR for Direct Payments.
The person appointed will be based at the East SILC Roger Cannon site, but as with all our posts, will be expected to work on any site as required. Start date as soon as possible.
The post is permanent subject to a 6 month probationary period.
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 has a progressive staffing structure which is supported by Continual Professional Development. A thorough induction process is in place.
To apply please visit www.eastsilc.org/join-our-team
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
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 Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS formally CRB) and medical clearance from Leeds City Council’s Occupational Health Service.
The East SILC promotes diversity and wants a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About John Jamieson School
- School type
- Special schools, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 442 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- John Jamieson School website
The East Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (SILC) is a 2-19 generic special school with 426 pupils on roll. All our pupils 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.
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