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 White Rose Post 16. 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 over 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 have a number of exciting opportunities for full time permanent C1 positions as Education Support Workers to work within our Outreach and Inreach provision.
Outreach is our Post 16 complex needs provision. The intention of the outreach provision is to better meet the needs of students who are no longer able to access the 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 rooted curriculum, with a substantial level of support, appropriate resourcing, therapeutic interventions and opportunities to access and thrive in their educational and social development within differing residential venues. The provision aims to address the unique needs of these students and promote their overall well-being, personal growth, and access to their community. 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. A key function of the provision is to support students with ASC and complex needs to successfully transition between education and social care settings into adult services.
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. This role is to directly deliver personalised learning to key children within the Inreach provision and to take responsibility day to day to support these learners.
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.
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:
1. Ability to relate well to children, young people and adults
2. Excellent team player
3. Resilience
4. Ability to use initiative
5. Problem solving skills
6. Excellent communication skills
7. Positive ‘can do’ attitude
8. Dedication to improving outcomes for most complex young people
9. Willingness to learn, reflect and share effective practice with others
In return we can offer:
10. Working with the most inspirational pupils and staff who are respectful, creative and resilient
11. The support of a professional, knowledgeable and inclusive staff team
12. A comprehensive CPD programme with potential for career development
13. An opportunity to be an integral part of the young peoples journeys and a real sense of achievement
14. 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.
Broomfield South SILC Safeguarding Recruitment Statement
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to have an up to date DBS disclosure. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act ;
If shortlisted you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.
References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates prior to attendance at interview.
For successful candidates’ other relevant checks with statutory bodies will be carried out which may include prohibition from teaching, section check and overseas criminal record if you have lived or worked overseas
Access: The Broomfield main site and our partnership sites have disabled access facilities, including a lift.
For further details please see our recruitment page or by telephoning on