Education Support Worker Coordinator

Broomfield South SILC, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 3JP

3 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  30 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Special Education Needs (SEN)
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,671.47 - £26,053.44 Annually (Actual) FTE salary is £33,366 (£17.29 per hour)- £35,235, (£18.26 per hour). Salary subject to NJC pay increase from 1st April 2025

Education Support Worker Coordinator job summary

Education Support Worker Co-ordinator Advert

Salary Scale: S01

Contract: Permanent

Contract Type: Full Time

Hours: 32.5 hours

Start Date: ASAP

Job Advertised: Wednesday 4th June 2025

Closing Date: Monday 30th June 2025 at 9am

Interviews: Friday 11th July 2025

Welcome to our school,

Broomfield SILC is a generic special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with 4 sites: our main site, 2 partnership sites at Windmill Primary and Rodillian Secondary and our Post 16/Future Steps Hub based at Whiterose 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 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 an exciting opportunity for full time permanent HLTA position as Inreach Education Support Worker Co-ordinator to work within our new Broomfield Post 16 Inreach provision. The roles are suitable for candidates who have experience working with Autistic people with complex communication needs and SEMH. Candidates who have experience in education, health, 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
• Experience of co-ordinating a team
• Resilience
• Ability to use initiative and think creatively
• Problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Good English, Maths and ICT skills and hold a current clean driving licence
• 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 please contact Broomfield South SILC by email broomfield@broomfieldschool.org.uk visit our website; www.broomfieldschool.org.uk

or by telephoning 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

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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
• School website: Broomfield South SILC website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/broomfield-south-silc

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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