Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Pay grade: C1

Pay scale level: 12 -17

Hours:  32.5 per week - term time only 38 weeks  + 5 training days

Hours of work:  Based at Broomfield SILC Main site. Hours will be completed between 8.30 – 4.00pm depending on needs of young people and staff teams.

Responsible to: Speech and Language Therapist

 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 are extending out Speech and Language Therapy service and have an exciting new role for a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant. This role is suitable for candidates who have experience working with Autistic people with complex communication needs and SEMH.  Candidates who have experience in education, care and health services 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
• 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.

Safeguarding Recruitment Statement 

Broomfield SILC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.  

References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates prior to attendance at interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974;  Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and include overseas criminal record if you have lived or worked overseas.

For successful candidates’ other relevant checks with statutory bodies will be carried out which may include prohibition from teaching and section 128 checks 

Access:  The Broomfield main site and our partnership sites have disabled access facilities, including a lift.

For further details 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

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