Job title and organisation: Learning Support Assistant - Farnley Partnership - Engage Pathway - West SILC
Salary: B1 4-6 Starting Salary £19,000 (actual salary)
Hours: 31.5 (Full Time, Term Time Only + 5 days)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Farnley Partnership, Chapel Lane, leeds, LS12 5EU
Closing Date and Time: Monday 29th June 2026 at 9am

Engage: Every Interaction Matters

Looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference every day?

At West SILC's Farnley Partnership, we support children and young people with Complex and Multiple Learning Needs (CMLN) through our highly personalised Engage Pathway.

Our learners communicate, learn and experience the world in many different ways. We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistants who want to help learners build relationships, communicate, explore their environment and achieve their full potential.

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside specialist teachers, therapists and experienced practitioners in a setting where every achievement is celebrated and every interaction matters.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

Support learners with communication, interaction and engagement
Help deliver meaningful learning experiences both in school and within the community
Support learners with physical, sensory and personal care needs
Assist with moving and handling, positioning and mobility needs (full training provided)
Use communication approaches such as Intensive Interaction, eye gaze technology, AAC and sensory-based learning
Work alongside teachers, therapists, nurses and families to support individual learner outcomes
Help learners develop confidence, independence and wellbeing

We Are Looking For People Who Are:

Caring, patient and compassionate
Positive, resilient and enthusiastic
Keen to learn and develop new skills
Committed to helping children and young people thrive
Able to work effectively as part of a team

Previous experience is welcome but not essential. Full training and support will be provided.

In Return We Offer:

A highly supportive and welcoming team
Extensive SEND training and professional development
Opportunities to develop specialist skills
The chance to work in a truly unique setting
The opportunity to make a life-changing difference to our learners and families

Visiting Farnley Partnership

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit our setting and experience the Engage Pathway in action.

Visits are available on:

Wednesday 17th June – 10:00am
Wednesday 24th June – 1:30pm

To book a visit, please contact the school office on 0113 2244090.

Application Information:

Closing Date: Monday 29th June at 9:00am

Interviews: Likely to be held on Wednesday 8th July

Start Date: 1^st September 2026

Farnley Partnership – please make sure you can get to this site if travelling by public transport

Chapel Lane
Leeds
LS12 5EU

Applications should be submitted via My New Term through the West SILC vacancies page: Vacancies — West SILC or directly through my new term: West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre, Pudsey, West Yorkshire | Teaching Jobs & Education Jobs | MyNewTerm

West SILC is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.An enhanced DBS check is required for appointment to this post.

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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