Education Support Worker (Inreach or Outreach)

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused educational institution in Leeds is seeking an Education Support Worker to support young people in various settings. Responsibilities include providing educational assistance and promoting communication and independence among students. The ideal candidate will have experience with Autistic individuals and a dedication to improving their outcomes. This permanent position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive CPD programme

Supportive staff team

Opportunity for career development

Work with inspirational pupils

A workplace that values contributions

Qualifications

• Experience working with Autistic people with complex communication needs and SEMH is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in care, home, and community settings.
• Participate in a comprehensive CPD programme.
• Work within a diverse learners' environment.

Skills

Ability to relate well to children, young people and adults

Excellent team player

Resilience

Ability to use initiative

Positive ‘can do’ attitude

Dedication to improving outcomes for most complex young people

Willingness to learn, reflect and share effective practice with others

Job description

Education Support Worker (Inreach or Outreach)

Organisation

Job title and organisation: Education Support Worker (Inreach or Outreach) - Broomfield South SILC

Salary: C1 Point 12 - 17. 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 + 5 days (39 weeks)

Location: Post 16 provision working within care, home and community settings.

Closing Date: Wednesday 4 February 2026

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 Future Steps Hub (White Rose Business Park). 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 228 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 excited 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 new Broomfield Post 16 Outreach provision. These roles are suitable for candidates who have experience working with Autistic people with complex communication needs and SEMH. Candidates who have experience in education, adult services and social care 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.

Qualities Required

• Ability to relate well to children, young people and adults
• Excellent team player
• Resilience
• Ability to use initiative
• Positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Dedication to improving outcomes for most complex young people
• Willingness to learn, reflect and share effective practice with others

Benefits

• 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

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.

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

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