Level 3 Teaching Assistant
John Jamieson School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 2PW12 days remaining to apply
Closing date
26 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Special Education Needs (SEN)
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,276.00 Annually (Actual) C3 pro rota FTE £31,076 (Actual Salary £25,276)
Level 3 Teaching Assistant job summary
The East Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (SILC) is a 2-19 generic special school with 442 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 the appointment of permanent full time Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work at the East SILC. This post could be based at any of our sites across the SILC.
We require a skilled person who has experience of working with learners with a range of complex needs. The role will involve working under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and implement agreed work programmes with learners. We require experienced, enthusiastic people who are willing to learn, support teaching and learning and address the personal needs of our learners. You will need to be adaptable, a good communicator, cheerful, calm and be able to work as part of our team.
This is a permanent position subject to a 6-month probationary period, to start as soon as possible. Candidates must have an NVQ Level 3 in Teaching and Learning or an equivalent qualification.
What we offer:
- An opportunity to work with our amazing learners
- A team of dedicated staff who work together to improve the life chances of our learners
- An induction programme to ensure that you feel confident and secure to competently carry out duties
- The provision of Continuing Professional Development Training and support for your career progression including high quality training and development through Red Kite Education
- Supportive systems in place to ensure you are healthy, happy and resilient including social opportunities and wellbeing support
- Leeds City Council Staff Wellbeing and Benefits Platform which includes access to a huge range of discounts across major retailers, as well as advice and guidance on finances, health and wellbeing issues
We welcome visits to school from candidates who are considering applying for the role.
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.
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.
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 are not accepted.
About John Jamieson School
- School type
- Special school, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 431 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- John Jamieson School website (opens in new tab)
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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