Outreach Worker

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support agency is seeking a full-time Outreach Intervention Specialist to work with primary and secondary schools. The role involves delivering targeted programs for students with complex needs and collaborating with school staff to foster an inclusive educational environment. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, relevant educational qualifications, and a commitment to safeguarding children. This permanent position starts in April 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with complex needs.
• Knowledge of interventions for SEMH needs.
• Ability to work independently and inclusively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outreach intervention programmes to students.
• Provide guidance to school staff.
• Maintain accurate records of support provided.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Calmness under pressure

Team working

Education

Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy qualification

Relevant qualifications (e.g., PGCE, NVQ Level 3)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Full time

Up to 35 hours per week/ 39 weeks per year

Grade 6 (pts 15-20) £27,803 – £30,296 pa pro rata

Permanent contract

April 2025 start

Core Purpose:

• To work with an identified group of mainstream schools to deliver Tier 1 outreach intervention programmes to individual or small groups of students within their primary mainstream settings.
• To provide secondary school staff with advice, guidance, and strategies to support students successfully, so pupils remain in school and avoid permanent exclusion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Build positive relationships with an identified cohort of primary and secondary schools as a representative of the School.
• Plan and deliver targeted intervention programmes with individual or small groups of students in their primary setting.
• Work alongside mainstream staff to observe students in classroom settings to assess needs and advise on strategies and interventions to support children remaining in school.

Key duties:

• Develop a programme of interventions to support students with complex and challenging needs referred for Tier 1 support.
• Provide advice, guidance, and support to students and staff in mainstream schools.
• Agree on the focus and timescales of intervention with the school at the start of each programme.
• Establish positive relationships with students, modeling the School’s expectations of being ready, respectful, and safe.
• Support students in managing their behaviour in a relational, trauma-informed way, supporting de-escalation as needed.
• Visit schools to gather information for new referrals, including pupil observation, staff consultation, and visit note completion.
• Keep accurate records of work undertaken, sharing assessment and progress information weekly with the school.
• Complete end-of-intervention reports with advice and recommended strategies for the school to implement.
• Attend multi-professional meetings organized by the school, including EHC reviews, PEP meetings, or team around the child meetings.
• Provide termly reports on the support provided, including numbers of schools and students supported and the types of work undertaken.
• Promote the welfare of children and young people, ensuring safeguarding policies and procedures are followed, and report concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Person Specification Essential:

• Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy qualification
• Significant experience working with children and young people with complex needs in a classroom environment
• Knowledge of interventions supporting young people's SEMH needs
• Ability to work independently in various settings and unsupervised
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate well to children and adults
• Ability to remain calm and empathetic, especially when supporting challenging behaviours
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work inclusively and non-judgementally, demonstrating unconditional positive regard
• Knowledge of SEND and barriers to learning
• Basic technology skills (internet, email, Microsoft Office)
• Effective team working skills
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures

Desirable:

• Relevant qualifications (e.g., PGCE, NVQ Level 3, trauma-informed practitioner)
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
• Additional training (e.g., Team Teach, First Aid)

This is a full-time, permanent role, working up to 37 hours per week, term time only. A valid UK driver’s license and access to a car are essential. The role commences in April 2025.

Working with Long Term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools.

Our aim is to provide a transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role, supporting, listening to, and valuing you throughout the process.

Your dedicated consultant will understand your experience, skills, and preferences, providing updates and additional information on roles of interest.

We are proud members of the REC, ensuring high standards of compliance. Working with us offers you excellent support through the clearance process from your dedicated compliance team.