Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Leeds is seeking a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join their team. The role involves supporting learners with special educational needs at East SILC. Candidates should be skilled, flexible, and enthusiastic, eager to contribute positively. This position offers a permanent contract during term time with a commitment to safeguarding children. The ideal applicant will need to communicate well and work collaboratively with the team.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development

Supportive work environment

Team-oriented culture

Qualifications

• Skilled and enthusiastic individuals required to support teaching and personal needs.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• A good communicator who can remain cheerful and calm.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning for learners with special needs.
• Address personal needs of learners.
• Work at various sites as a part of the school community.

Skills

Good communication

Flexibility and adaptability

Teamwork

Enthusiasm

Job description

Job Title and Organisation

Level 1 Teaching Assistant – East SILC John Jamieson School

Salary

B1 FTE £25,185 (£18,540 - Actual salary)

Hours

32.5

Contract

Permanent – Term Time Only

Location

East SILC

Closing Date and Time

Wednesday 7 January 2026 at midnight

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 to join our expanding school community.

We have vacancies for permanent full time Level 1 teaching assistants to work at the East SILC. These roles could be based at one of our main sites; John Jamieson, Roger Cannon, Jack Clark or at one of our partnership sites; Temple Moor High School or The Bridge Community Centre. The majority of our learners have learning difficulties, and some have physical difficulties.

We require skilled, enthusiastic people who are willing to learn, support teaching and learning and address the personal needs of our learners. You will need to be flexible and adaptable, a good communicator, cheerful, calm and be able to work as part of our team.

The permanent posts are subject to a 6 month probationary period, to start as soon as possible.

The East SILC has a progressive staffing structure in place for teaching assistants which is supported by Continual Professional Development. A thorough induction process is in place.

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.>

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.