Teacher – Informal TLG in Leeds

Please contact the school if you would like to talk further about the position or arrange a visit and we will happily show you around. The vacancy is suitable for experienced teachers and ECTs. Please be aware we do not accept applications direct from agencies and also CVs.

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 pupils on roll. Broomfield secured a “Good” Ofsted in March 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 excited to share that our school is going to be rebuilt and will open to an additional young people in September. 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.

The role will be based within our Informal Teaching and Learning Group within one of our PMLD classes. These pupils are all working below a subject specific curriculum and their learning centres around their EHCP outcomes and the Engagement Model. They all have significant medical needs. The successful candidate will excel in meeting the diverse needs of our pupils. You will be supported within your class by a team of Learning Support Assistants 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.

Our young people (2-19) have a wide range of special educational needs, including Autistic Spectrum Condition. We offer an inclusive setting operating on the main Broomfield site and three mainstream partnership sites: Windmill Primary School, Rodillian Academy, Future Steps Hub (White Rose Business Park). This enables us to meet a wide variety of pupils’ needs and provide support and advice to the community. Staff can be expected to work on any of the four sites if required.

The successful candidates will have:

• Experience of teaching pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and a range of additional needs, including ASC, physical and sensory impairments, complex communication and medical needs.
• Secure understanding of delivering learning for pupils working well below subject-specific levels, using personalised, sensory-based and developmentally appropriate approaches.
• The ability to plan and deliver purposeful, meaningful and functional learning, with a strong emphasis on communication, interaction, physical development, independence and wellbeing.
• Effective use of a range of inclusive teaching, assessment and behaviour-support strategies, including multi-sensory learning, AAC and intensive interaction.
• High expectations for all pupils and a commitment to small-step progress and holistic development.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with parents, carers, therapists, medical professionals and external agencies, as well as within a multidisciplinary team.
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and to providing a high-quality, inclusive education for pupils with the most complex needs.

In addition the following personal qualities:

• Positive and creative attitude
• Resilience
• Enthusiasm and the ability to motivate and inspire others
• Ability to use initiative
• Willingness to reflect and share effective practice with others

In return we can offer:

• Friendly, enthusiastic and highly motivated pupils and young people
• The support of our strong, caring and committed staff team
• A comprehensive CPD programme with a commitment to developing your skills and career progression

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; If shortlisted you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an online search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available online. 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 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.