Job title and organisation: Education Support Worker (Inreach or Outreach) - Broomfield South SILC
Salary: FTE £28,598 - £31,022, actual salary £21,605.58 - £23,436.90
Hours: 32.5 - Hours will be completed between 8.45 – 4.15pm depending on the needs of the young people.
Contract: Permanent - Term Time Only (39 weeks) plus 5 training days
Location: Broomfield South SILC, Broom Place, Leeds, LS10 3JP Based in Complex Communication and ASC provision with the main site of Broomfield South SILC and out in the community dependent on the needs of the young person.
Closing Date and Time: Thursday 30 April at 12 Midnight
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 270 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 exciting to share that our school is going to be rebuilt and will open to an additional 100 young people in September 2027. 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:
- Ability to relate well to children, young people and adults
- Excellent team player
- Resilience
- Ability to use initiative
- Problem solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Positive ‘can do’ attitude
- 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.
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 1974;
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 128 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 Broomfield SILC - Job Vacancies
or by telephoning on 0113 277 1603
Please note that Broomfield South SILC operates No Smoking or vaping policy.
Role:
The role of the C1 Education Support Worker will ensure the delivery of the Complex Communication and ASC provision for our young people.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day provision working alongside the yellow class team to ensure the EHCP needs of the young people are met and contribute to improving the quality of life for these young people.
Requirements:
- The C1 Education Support Worker should have experience of working with either young people or adults with Complex Autism, communication needs and SEMH.
- Experience working in the care, education and or health sector would be beneficial.
- Ideally the C1 Education Support Worker will have received training however a full training package will be offered to all.
- Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is essential.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team to meet the needs of the young people.
- Ability to deliver personalised provision understanding and putting in place advice and recommendations from Multi-Disciplinary team.
Across school we have a “learner centred” approach. We have a holistic approach to teaching young people, helping them wherever possible with challenges that life may throw at them. We have an “all hands on deck” approach, so when you are not fulfilling the elements of your C1 role, you may be asked to assist in other areas as directed. All the duties outlined are carried out under the general direction of SLT.
Key Responsibilities
- To work with the Teacher Responsible for Post 16 Outreach and Outreach Team Leader to deliver the outreach provision of Broomfield South SILC.
- The successful applicant would get the opportunity to support a number of our young people at home and in the community.
- To enable our young people on a daily basis to access our provision of specialist services and to support, empower and encourage them to progress and gain skills that lead to increased independence using the Outreach curriculum.
- To ensure young people’s files, reviews, paperwork etc. are up to date.
- Teach and further develop our young peoples skills in communication, interaction and social behaviour.
- To provide support to young people outside of Broomfield premises including in the home, outings, group social outings (such as community venues, leisure centres, parks and libraries.)
- To work as part of a team in developing good communication systems, maintaining effective relationships and promoting good practice.
- To reinforce appropriate behaviours and be a role model to the individuals we support following the schools Positive Behaviour Policy and Emergency Care and Control.
- To analyse information and dynamically risk assess situations and take appropriate action seeking advice where necessary.
- To provide written online reports, carry out administrative tasks and update young peoples key information such as All About Me and BIPRA.
- To attend and contribute to meetings and discussions such as group supervision.
- To constantly be aware of and be flexible in meeting the needs of our young people.
- Create opportunities for members to gain new experiences or practice the skills they possess or are in the process of learning.
- Work within the staff team to identify and assess difficulties and behaviours and agree constructive solutions to problems in partnership with the young people and other staff.
- To implement all school policies and procedures to the highest possible standards.
- To conduct yourself in a professional, discreet yet sensitive and friendly manner.
- To learn and understand more about Autism Spectrum Conditions and utilise organisation’s working practices and strategies, ensuring the best possible approach and outcomes for each individual.
- Complete any designated training to support your role and implement CPD taken.
- To be responsible for safeguarding all pupils and promoting their welfare by adhering to all child protection procedures.
Any Special Conditions of Service:
There is a requirement to submit to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau background check. Term time working.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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