Outreach Learning Support Worker

Job title:

Outreach Learning Support Worker

Company

Teaching Personnel

Job description

Location: Plymouth
Position: Outreach Learning Support Worker
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Contract Type: Full-timeAre you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you have the skills and commitment to make a difference outside the traditional classroom? We are looking for a dedicated Outreach Learning Support Worker to join our team, working with primary-aged students in Plymouth. This role involves traveling to various locations, so applicants must have a valid driver’s license and business insurance.About the Role:As an Outreach Learning Support Worker, you will provide essential support to students with additional needs, often working in off-site or community-based environments. This role requires flexibility, creativity, and a commitment to helping children overcome barriers to learning, social interaction, and independence. You will work alongside teaching staff, therapists, and family members to create an encouraging, inclusive learning environment for every child.Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one support to children with SEN, adapting activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Travel to various locations (within Plymouth and surrounding areas) to work with students in both home and community settings.
• Promote social, emotional, and academic development by using engaging activities, routines, and interventions.
• Collaborate with parents, carers, and school staff to create a personalized learning plan that addresses each child’s unique goals.
• Keep detailed progress records and report back on students’ achievements, challenges, and development areas.

Requirements:

• Experience with SEN: Prior experience working with children with special educational needs is essential.
• Driver’s License and Business Insurance: Must be able to drive and have business insurance to fulfill outreach duties.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Comfortable working in different locations and environments as needed.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to build rapport with students, families, and colleagues, as well as manage challenging behavior in a positive and respectful way.
• Enhanced DBS Check: An enhanced DBS check on the update service is required or a willingness to obtain one.

Why Join Us?

• Rewarding Work: Make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with SEN, helping them grow and achieve.
• Supportive Team: Work within a collaborative, caring environment, with ongoing guidance and professional development opportunities.
• Varied Environment: Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to work creatively with students.

If you’re dedicated, compassionate, and ready to bring your skills to a role that helps children thrive beyond the classroom, we’d love to hear from you!All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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Expected salary

Location

Plymouth

Job date

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 08:31:44 GMT

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