Fixed Cover Teaching Assistant – Level 2

Job title and organisation: Fixed Cover Teaching Assistant – Level 2 - East SILC
Salary: C1 – FTE £29,542 - Actual Salary £21,747
Hours: 32.30
Contract: Fixed Term
Location: East SILC
Closing Date and Time: Friday 20th November 2026 at noon

About this Role

East Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (SILC) is a large, complex 2–19 generic special school with 470 learners on roll.

We operate across multiple sites and deliver a wide range of specialist services across the city, including partnerships with mainstream schools, the city-wide Physical Difficulties and Medical Service, and the Medical Needs Teaching Service for Leeds.

Exceptional Education for Exceptional Lives sits at the heart of everything we do.

Following our June 2026 Ofsted inspection, East SILC was judged to be operating at the Strong Standard in every inspection area. Inspectors recognised our ambitious curriculum, inclusive culture, strong therapeutic partnerships, high-quality staff development and unwavering commitment to preparing learners for adulthood. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation where collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement are central to our success.

This is a full-time, permanent post to support the teachers and class teams to ensure that there is adequate staff in place at key points in the day. The successful candidate will support a range of classes and pathways in school. This will be during lessons as well as with personal care, moving and handling, lunchtime duties, external visits and any other activities where additional staffing will be beneficial.

General requirements of the post

• To be able to work to an individual timetable that covers a range of tasks throughout the school day.
• To be able to be flexible in approach to meet individual needs.
• The ability to liaise effectively with other adults in school.
• To take a proactive part in your own performance management.
• To demonstrate strong organisational skills and manage time-bound tasks effectively.

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.

Exceptional Education for Exceptional Lives sits at the heart of everything we do.

Following our June 2026 Ofsted inspection, East SILC was judged to be operating at the Strong Standard in every inspection area. Inspectors recognised our ambitious curriculum, inclusive culture, strong therapeutic partnerships, high-quality staff development and unwavering commitment to preparing learners for adulthood. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation where collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement are central to our success.

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.

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.

To apply please visit Join Our Team | East Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (East SILC)

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. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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