Broomfield South SILC

 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Bespoke provision)                 

Salary Scale: S01 Point 23-25

Contract: Permanent

Contract Type:  32.5 per week Term Time only + 5 additional training days                                                                               

Start Date: September 2024

Closing Date: Friday 5th July 2024

Interviews: Friday 12th July 2024

Welcome to our school,

The Governors of this caring and successful school wish to appoint an enthusiastic, motivational and outstanding HLTA to join our dedicated team at this exciting time in the life of the school. We are looking for a HLTA who want to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils to inspire a desire for learning, to maintain our high standards and make a significant impact on the life chances of our pupils.  Our young people (2-19) have a wide range of special educational needs, including Autistic Spectrum Condition.

We are looking for a HLTA who wants to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils with complex communication, ASC and SEMH, to inspire a desire for learning, to maintain our high standards and make a significant impact on the life chances of our pupils.

The successful candidate will excel in meeting the diverse needs of our pupils with complex communication, ASC and SEMH.  You will be supported within your class by a team of Learning Support Assistants, a teacher and by a Middle and Senior Leadership Team who have a secure understanding of the rewards and challenges of teaching in our school. Our staff are passionate about developing the learning and life chances and opportunities of our pupils and young people.

We are particularly interested in applications from candidates who have experience working with Complex Communication, ASC and SEMH. The successful candidate will be working in a bespoke provision for our most challenging students in the Informal Teaching and Learning Group.

The successful candidate will have the following qualities:

• Experience and skills of working with pupils with Complex Communication, ASC and SEMH alongside Special Educational Needs and strategies to ensure learning is personalised, engaging and inclusive
• High expectations, commitment and enthusiasm for both the personal and educational development of all pupils
• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
• An ability to work collaboratively with parents, carers, multi- professionals and outside agencies
• An ability to understand personalised plans and how to implement them
• The ability to work effectively within a team
• A passion for education and willingness to support staff in enabling all our pupils to reach their potential
• A commitment to making contributions to the life of the school
• A commitment to the provision of a high-quality education for all

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 

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 ext. 212

Please note that Broomfield South SILC operates No Smoking or vaping policy

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