Aspire Classroom Teacher - SLD, Complex Communication, Autism

Job description

Job title and organisation: Aspire Classroom Teacher - SLD, Complex Communication, Autism - West SILC
Salary: M1 to UPR3 plus minimum SEN allowance
Hours: 3 days + (Wed - Fri) or Full Time
Contract: Permanent from January 2027
Location: West SILC, 4 Town Street, Stanningley, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 6HL
Closing Date and Time: Thursday 8th October 2026 at 4pm

West SILC is seeking an inspirational and creative teacher to lead a class in our Aspire Pathway. We are an all-age special school working across several sites in West Leeds. Each pathway provides a curriculum designed around the needs, strengths and aspirations of its learners.

Aspire supports learners with autism, severe learning difficulties and complex communication needs. Its highly individualised curriculum uses the Engagement Model, play-based and experiential learning, Total Communication and carefully planned sensory support. We are looking for a teacher who can build secure relationships, recognise progress in small steps and promote communication, regulation and independence throughout the day.

Learn more, watch the Aspire Pathway video and read the booklet on our website.

Visits are warmly encouraged:

Friday 18 September at 10.00am Thursday 24 September at 1.30pm; Friday 2 October at 10.00am.

Please call 0113 3862450 to book.

Safeguarding

West SILC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. All appointments are subject to the relevant Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) , in line with Statutory Safeguarding Requirements & Safer Recruitment Practices.

It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Shortlisted Candidates will be subjected to Online Searches.

Application Information:

Closing Date: Thursday 8 th October 2026, 4:00pm
Interviews Dates: Week beginning 12 th October 2026

Start Date: 1 st January 2027

Location: 4 Town Street, Stanningley, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 6HL

Applications should be submitted via My New Term through the West SILC vacancies page: Vacancies - West SILC or directly through my new term: Aspire Class Teacher - SLD, Complex Communication, Autism at West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre, Pudsey, West Yorkshire | MyNewTerm

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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