Learning Support Assistant (SEN)

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

62 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  29 June 2024 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  26 October 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,114.00 - £23,893.00 Annually (FTE) Pro Rata for 39 weeks @32.5 hours per week- £17,462.00- £18,050.00 (£11.98 - 12.38 per hour)

Learning Support Assistant (SEN) job summary

Broomfield SILC is a specialist provision based in South Leeds for children who have a wide range of learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Our children are inspirational and it is a privilege to support them with their learning opportunities.

We are looking for Learning Support Assistants who have the commitment, passion and resilience to make a difference to young peoples’ lives. Exciting opportunities are available for anyone who is looking for a new challenge in a child focused, supportive environment where relationships are key.

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 deliver high quality learning opportunities.

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.

Our SILC consists of Broomfield main site and two mainstream partnership sites, based at Windmill Music federation and Rodillian Academy *.

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
• Basic IT skills including use of e-mails
• Willingness to learn, reflect and share effective practice with others

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 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

For further details, and to arrange a school visit please contact Lucy Aleksic by E mail broomfield@broomfieldschool.org.uk or visit our website; www.broomfieldschool.org.uk

or by telephoning Lucy Aleksic on 0113 2771603

Please note that Broomfield South SILC operates a no smoking policy

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 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.

The Broomfield main site and our partnership site at Windmill Primary School have disabled access facilities, including a lift in the extension and at our partnership site at Rodillian Academy.

Reg Charity no; 1143948

*Staff can be allocated to any of our three sites

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.

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About Broomfield South SILC

• School type: Special school, ages 2 to 19
• School size: 224 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)
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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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