The East Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (SILC) is a 2-19 generic special school with 447 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 a Behaviour Support Worker to join the Behaviour team at the East SILC John Jamieson School. We require a skilled person who has experience working with vulnerable pupils with complex behavioural and communication needs. It is desirable to have Early Years or lower Key Stage 1 SEND experience. The role will involve working with learners in class, delivering interventions to small groups and supporting our Lead BSW with the organisation of systems across the site. 

You will need to be a good communicator, positive, calm and willing to work as part of our team. The successful candidate will be based at Jack Clark but could be asked to work at any site across the SILC. This is a permanent 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; 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. A visit to the school is strongly recommended. 

Apply now! https://www.eastsilc.org/News/Vacancies/

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.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - 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 and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

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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