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Education Support Worker
| Posting date: | 12 March 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,711 to £30,060 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | 32.5hrs per week. Salary is pro rated to 39 weeks per year actual salary £20,935-£22,710 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 April 2025 |
| Location: | West Yorks, Yorkshire And The Humber |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Broomfield South SILC |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 108123/EDV-2025-BSS-41874 |
Summary
Pay Scale: C1
Hours: 32.5 per week - term time only + 5 training days
Based at: Post 16 provision working within care, home and community settings.
Hours will be completed between 8.45 – 4.15pm depending on the needs of the young people.
Responsible to: Teacher responsible for Post 16 Outreach Provision
Closing date: 21st April 2025
Interview date: 29th April 2025
Welcome to our school,
Broomfield SILC is a generic special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with 3 sites: our main site and 2 partnership sites at Windmill Primary and Rodillian Secondary. The SILC is based in the South of Leeds and caters for a wide range of needs from moderate learning difficulties; severe learning difficulties; complex and multiple learning needs; Autism and social and emotional and mental health needs. Some students have additional needs – physical; medical; speech and language; visual, hearing or sensory impairment. We are a very popular choice for parents and carers and currently have 228 pupils on roll.
Broomfield secured a ‘Good’ Ofsted in March 2023 where inspectors commented that leaders have ‘high ambitions’ and ‘high aspirations for all pupils’ and that ‘staff are proud to work in our school’. I am very proud of our school community where staff are committed to supporting young people to fulfil their potential and prepare them fully for their future, particularly focusing on communication, independence, and emotional regulation.
We have a number of exciting opportunities for full time permanent C1 positions as Education Support Workers to work within our new Broomfield Post 16 Outreach provision. These roles are suitable for candidates who have experience working with Autistic people with complex communication needs and SEMH. Candidates who have experience in education, adult services and social care will be considered for this role.
In return you will be provided with comprehensive Continuous Professional Development and will be supported by a professional, knowledgeable and friendly staff team who will ensure you are fully equipped to meet the needs of our diverse learners.
The successful candidate will have the following qualities:
Ability to relate well to children, young people and adults
Excellent team player
Resilience
Ability to use initiative
Problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills
Positive ‘can do’ attitude
Dedication to improving outcomes for most complex young people
Willingness to learn, reflect and share effective practice with others
In return we can offer:
Working with the most inspirational pupils and staff who are respectful, creative and resilient
The support of a professional, knowledgeable and inclusive staff team
A comprehensive CPD programme with potential for career development
An opportunity to be an integral part of the young peoples journeys and a real sense of achievement
A workplace that listens to all staff and values their skillset and contribution
Kathryn Bryan
Headteacher
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age, or disability.
Safeguarding Recruitment Statement
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Access: The Broomfield main site and our partnership sites have disabled access facilities, including a lift.
For further details please see our recruitment page on My New Term https://mynewterm.com/school/Broomfield-South-Silc/108123 or visit our website- https://www.broomfieldschool.org.uk/Job-vacancies/
or by telephoning on 0113 277 1603
Please note that Broomfield South SILC operates No Smoking or vaping policy
Hours: 32.5 per week - term time only + 5 training days
Based at: Post 16 provision working within care, home and community settings.
Hours will be completed between 8.45 – 4.15pm depending on the needs of the young people.
Responsible to: Teacher responsible for Post 16 Outreach Provision
Closing date: 21st April 2025
Interview date: 29th April 2025
Welcome to our school,
Broomfield SILC is a generic special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with 3 sites: our main site and 2 partnership sites at Windmill Primary and Rodillian Secondary. The SILC is based in the South of Leeds and caters for a wide range of needs from moderate learning difficulties; severe learning difficulties; complex and multiple learning needs; Autism and social and emotional and mental health needs. Some students have additional needs – physical; medical; speech and language; visual, hearing or sensory impairment. We are a very popular choice for parents and carers and currently have 228 pupils on roll.
Broomfield secured a ‘Good’ Ofsted in March 2023 where inspectors commented that leaders have ‘high ambitions’ and ‘high aspirations for all pupils’ and that ‘staff are proud to work in our school’. I am very proud of our school community where staff are committed to supporting young people to fulfil their potential and prepare them fully for their future, particularly focusing on communication, independence, and emotional regulation.
We have a number of exciting opportunities for full time permanent C1 positions as Education Support Workers to work within our new Broomfield Post 16 Outreach provision. These roles are suitable for candidates who have experience working with Autistic people with complex communication needs and SEMH. Candidates who have experience in education, adult services and social care will be considered for this role.
In return you will be provided with comprehensive Continuous Professional Development and will be supported by a professional, knowledgeable and friendly staff team who will ensure you are fully equipped to meet the needs of our diverse learners.
The successful candidate will have the following qualities:
Ability to relate well to children, young people and adults
Excellent team player
Resilience
Ability to use initiative
Problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills
Positive ‘can do’ attitude
Dedication to improving outcomes for most complex young people
Willingness to learn, reflect and share effective practice with others
In return we can offer:
Working with the most inspirational pupils and staff who are respectful, creative and resilient
The support of a professional, knowledgeable and inclusive staff team
A comprehensive CPD programme with potential for career development
An opportunity to be an integral part of the young peoples journeys and a real sense of achievement
A workplace that listens to all staff and values their skillset and contribution
Kathryn Bryan
Headteacher
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age, or disability.
Safeguarding Recruitment Statement
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Access: The Broomfield main site and our partnership sites have disabled access facilities, including a lift.
For further details please see our recruitment page on My New Term https://mynewterm.com/school/Broomfield-South-Silc/108123 or visit our website- https://www.broomfieldschool.org.uk/Job-vacancies/
or by telephoning on 0113 277 1603
Please note that Broomfield South SILC operates No Smoking or vaping policy