Graduate SEN Outreach Support Worker – Newton Abbot

Luma Education Recruitment Ltd; Highweek; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Weekly payments

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Job summary

Luma Education Recruitment Ltd in Newton Abbot, South Devon, is seeking a Graduate SEN Outreach Support Worker to support pupils with SEN who are not in full-time school. You will run 1:1 and small-group sessions in English, maths, life skills, and travel between school sites, libraries and homes.

You should hold a Psychology degree, have some experience with children or young people, and possess a full UK driving licence with access to your own car.

Qualifications

• A degree in Psychology or a closely related subject (recent graduates welcome).
• Some experience with children or young people (tutoring, volunteering, mentoring or care work).
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Running planned 1:1 and small-group sessions in English, maths and life skills.
• Helping pupils with autism, ADHD, anxiety and other needs settle into learning again.
• Driving between school sites, libraries and homes as required.
• Keeping brief session notes and tracking each pupil's progress.
• Maintaining contact with tutors, parents and school staff.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Psychology degree

Experience with children/young people

Education

Degree in Psychology

Job description

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Contract: Temporary, ongoing

Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to a car

Have you recently finished a Psychology degree and want hands-on experience with young people with special educational needs? Luma Education Recruitment is recruiting a Graduate SEN Outreach Support Worker for an education provider based in Newton Abbot, South Devon. You'll work with children and young people with SEN who aren't in full-time school, in 1:1 and small-group sessions. Sessions run at school sites and local libraries, and occasionally in pupils' homes, so you'll need to drive. The role is a strong first step towards educational or clinical psychology, SEN teaching or therapy training.

What You'll Be Doing

• Running planned 1:1 and small-group sessions in English, maths and life skills
• Helping pupils with autism, ADHD, anxiety and other needs settle into learning again
• Driving between school sites, libraries and sometimes pupils' homes
• Keeping brief session notes and tracking each pupil's progress
• Keeping in touch with tutors, parents and school staff

What You'll Need

• A degree in Psychology or a closely related subject (recent graduates welcome)
• Some experience with children or young people, e.g. tutoring, volunteering, mentoring or care work
• A full UK driving licence and your own car

We're looking for someone patient, dependable and interested in how young people learn, who's happy working independently between sessions.

Why Work with Luma?

• Your own dedicated consultant – personalised support from someone who understands your skills, preferences and career ambitions.
• Market-leading pay rates – competitive rates that recognise your experience and the value you bring.
• Long-term security – access to ongoing contracts and exciting temp-to-perm opportunities.
• Invest in your future – access to ongoing CPD, training and opportunities to develop your skills.
• Reliable weekly payments – prompt, dependable pay with dedicated payroll support.
• Outstanding opportunities – access to rewarding roles across SEN, SEMH, alternative provision and mainstream education.

About Luma Education Recruitment

Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency connecting exceptional teachers and support staff with schools and specialist settings across the UK. We understand that great education professionals deserve great opportunities, genuine support and a recruitment partner who puts them first.

Luma Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will go through safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Luma Education Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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