Educarer
Broomfield South SILC, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 3JP5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
28 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £3,885.42 - £4,230.86 Annually (Actual) C1:12-17 - TTO (38 weeks per year). Actual Salary - £3885.42 - 4230.86 Plus up to 5 training days
Educarer job summary
Educarer
Pay grade: C1
Pay scale level: 12 - 17
Hours: 6.5 per week - Term time only (38 weeks per year plus up to 5 training days)
Hours of work: 1 day a week TBC 8:45-3:45
Responsible to: NHS Nursing Team/ Senior LSA Co-Ordinator/ Head Teacher
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 our new Post-16 provision, Future Steps, which is based at the 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 273 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 are looking for an Educarer who has the commitment, passion and resilience to make a difference to young peoples’ lives. You will provide medical support that allows pupils to access education on our site.
Previous experience of working in a school is not essential but we are seeking candidates with transferrable skills who want to invest in our pupils and support our on site NHS Nursing Team by managing and administering daily medical interventions.
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 and young people
- Excellent team player
- Resilience
- Ability to use initiative
- Problem solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Positive attitude
- Good Maths and English skills
- Good IT skills including use of e-mails and effectively keep medical records
- Willingness to learn, reflect and share effective practice with other
In return we can offer:
- Working with the most inspirational pupils who are respectful, creative and resilient
- The support of a professional, knowledgeable and inclusive staff and the NHS Inclusion Nursing Team
- A comprehensive CPD programme with potential for career development
- An opportunity to be an integral part of a young person’s journey 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 and recruitment pack please contact Broomfield South SILC by email broomfield@broomfieldschool.org.uk visit our website; www.broomfieldschool.org.uk
or by telephoning on 0113 277 1603
Please note that Broomfield South SILC operates No Smoking or vaping policy
Commitment to safeguarding
Broomfield SILC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Broomfield South SILC
- School type
- Special school, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 226 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Broomfield South SILC website (opens in new tab)
We are an all-age generic special school serving South Leeds. We cater for a wide range of learning needs from moderate learning difficulties; severe learning difficulties; complex and multiple learning needs to Asperger’s and Autism. Some students have additional needs – physical; medical; speech and language; visual, hearing or sensory impairment.
Many pupils are based on our main Broomfield site and in addition some within our mainstream partnership sites - Windmill Music Federation and Rodillian Academy, where opportunities for mainstream inclusion are maximised, if appropriate.
Our motto is ‘Investing in Individuals, Transforming Lives’ reflected in our aim to provide a nurturing and stimulating school environment in which all pupils are encouraged to adopt a healthy lifestyle and feel happy, safe and secure. Our pupils demonstrate a strong sense of community and fairness for all. We endeavour to help our pupils take their place in society and be tolerant, understanding and respectful of the rights of others.
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