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Learning Support Assistant (SEN)

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

This job expired on 12 October 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  12 October 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 September 2023

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: £21,189.00 - £21,968.00 Annually (Actual) Hourly rate: £10.98- £11.39. Pro Rata for 39 weeks @32.5 hours per week- £15,972.78- £16,560.01.

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, recruitment
pack and to arrange a school visit please contact Lucy Aleksic by email lucy.aleksic@broomfieldschool.org.uk  or visit our website; www.broomfieldschool.org.uk

or by telephoning Lucy Aleksic on 0113 2771603 x225

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

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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: 272 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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