Outreach Teaching Assistant

Philosophy Education; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic SEMH school in Enfield seeks an Outreach SEMH LSA to support children and families in the community. The role involves conducting assessments, implementing support programmes, and fostering home/school relationships. Ideal for those passionate about helping children with SEMH needs.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH and SEND.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and external agencies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support children and families linked with the school.
• Conduct assessments and implement support programmes.
• Build relationships between home and school for appropriate support.

Skills

Support for children with SEMH needs

Building home/school relationships

Conducting assessments

Job description

Outreach SEMH LSA
SEMH Secondary School
Greenwich
Term-time only

£90 - £110 per day

A dynamic and forward-thinking SEMH school in Enfield is looking for an Outreach SEMH LSA to join their team and support children and families in the local community.

The Role

As an Outreach SEMH LSA, you will support children and their families within the community who are linked with the school. Pupils will have a range of complex SEMH needs and SEND. You will be based in the school and also out in the community visiting homes. Your role will include conducting assessments and implementing support programmes for families, as well as building the home/school relationship to ensure children receive appropriate support and care at all times. You will work closely with teachers, leaders, and other support staff in the school, as well as external agencies.

The School

This specialist SEMH school is based in Enfield and caters to secondary-aged children who have experienced trauma in their lives. The school has a highly committed team dedicated to the well-being of each child. In addition to the main school, they offer specialist provisions for pupils from mainstream schools with SEMH and behavioural needs requiring short-term support, as well as a provision for pupils with ASD. The school provides training and development opportunities for all staff.

If interested, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

We respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high volume, we may not reply to every enquiry. If you do not hear from us within this period, your application was unsuccessful. Philosophy Education is a recruitment agency acting on behalf of our client.