East Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (East SILC) is a large, complex 2-19 generic special school with over 470 learners on roll. Operating across multiple sites, we provide highly specialist provision for children and young people with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities and deliver specialist services across Leeds, including the city-wide Physical Difficulties and Medical Service and the Medical Needs Teaching Service.
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.
We are seeking an experienced, skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to establish and develop Occupational Therapy provision across East SILC. This is a career-defining opportunity to shape practice across one of the largest specialist settings in the region, ensuring therapeutic approaches are fully embedded within teaching, learning and everyday experiences for children and young people with complex SEND.
The Role
As our Occupational Therapist, you will work closely with learners, families, education staff, therapists and partner agencies to improve participation, independence, communication, regulation and preparation for adulthood.
The role offers a unique opportunity to:
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
Kindness | Integrity | Ambition | Collective Responsibility.
Why Join East SILC?
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly successful specialist organisation at a significant point in its development. You will have the opportunity to establish a new area of provision, influence whole-school practice and make a visible difference to the lives of children and young people with complex SEND.
In return, we offer:
A Strong Wellbeing Offer
Professional Development and Leadership Growth
How to Apply
Apply now via our website:
http://www.eastsilc.org/News/Vacancies
For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact:
Louise Quinn, Executive Principal via email: [email protected]
We strongly encourage prospective candidates to arrange a conversation to fully understand the scope and impact of this opportunity.
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 subject to an enhanced DBS check and occupational health clearance. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-disclosure form. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches may be carried out as part of our due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates.
It is illegal to apply if you are on the children’s barred list.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We seek to build a workforce that reflects the diverse community of Leeds.
