Welcome to our school,
Broomfield SILC is a generic special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with 4 sites: our main site and 3 partnership sites at Windmill Primary, Rodillian Secondary and Future Steps Hub (White Rose Business Park). 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 pupils on roll.
Broomfield secured a ‘Good’ Ofsted in March 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 are exciting to share that our school is going to be rebuilt and will open to an additional young people in September. We are currently in the process of designing and planning the internal and external areas to ensure we will have an environment that fully supports the needs of our learners and our school community.
We are looking for Learning Support Assistants who have the commitment, passion and resilience to make a difference to young peoples’ lives within our Inreach provision at Broomfield. Inreach is our KS1-4 complex ASC provision. The intention of the Inreach provision is to better meet the needs of students who are no longer able to access the generic educational provision on the main site at Broomfield South SILC. All young people have comorbidities of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), SLCN and challenging behavior. We intend to provide the young people with a highly personalised independence routed curriculum, with a substantial level of support, appropriate resourcing, therapeutic interventions and opportunities to access and thrive in their educational and social development within 'Inreach' at Broomfield South SILC.
The provision aims to address the unique needs of these students and promote their overall well-being, personal growth, and access to their community and after an enhanced period of support, support them to successfully reintegrate into generic SILC provision on the main site at Broomfield South SILC. The provision uses a Positive Behavior Support approaches, embedded Trauma Informed practice and all learners are supported by an MDT team; specialist speech and language therapists, specialist occupational therapists, and close liaison with other professionals from CYPMHS and social care. Inreach provision also provides education opportunities to work with families in the home and community settings in order to support parental support, which we have identified as a key factor in ensuring placement security. Our key outcome is to ensure students are prepared for life after Broomfield and to where feasible reintegrate into the main body of the school.
These roles are suitable for candidates who have experience working with Autistic people, with complex SLCN, learning disabilities and SEMH needs. Candidates who have experience in education, adult services, health and social care will be considered for this role. The role is both challenging and rewarding within a highly specialist team.
The successful candidate will have the following qualities:
1. Ability to relate well to children and young people
2. Excellent team player
3. Resilience
4. Ability to use initiative
5. Problem solving skills
6. Excellent communication skills
7. Positive attitude
8. Good Maths and English skills
9. Basic IT skills including use of e-mails
10. Willingness to learn, reflect and share effective practice with others
In return we can offer:
11. Working with the most inspirational pupils who are respectful, creative and resilient
12. The support of a professional, knowledgeable and inclusive staff team
13. A comprehensive CPD programme with potential for career development
14. An opportunity to be an integral part of a young person’s journey and a real sense of achievement
15. 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
Broomfield SILC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment
References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates prior to attendance at interview.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act ; Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and include overseas criminal record if you have lived or worked overseas.
For successful candidates’ other relevant checks with statutory bodies will be carried out which may include prohibition from teaching and section checks
Access: The Broomfield main site and our partnership sites have disabled access facilities, including a lift.