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Outreach Worker / Support Worker

Outreach Worker / Support Worker

Smart Teachers

Harrow, United Kingdom

  • Expired
Salary:
£17,550
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
20 July 2019

Job overview

Smart Teachers is recruiting for an Outreach Worker / Support Worker to support children and young people with special needs at a play scheme setting in Harrow. The Outreach Worker / Support Worker will need to be flexible, as you will be working 5 days a week (37.5 hours) from Monday – Sunday (weekend work based on a rota). The Outreach Worker / Support Worker will be working with children and young adults aged 5-25 with a range of needs including physical disabilities, ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), complex needs, and behavioural difficulties. You will be working as part of a team on either a 1:1 or group basis to take these children and young people out to enjoy activities within the community. This is a permanent role to commence as soon as possible. 

About the Role

• Outreach Worker / Support Worker 

• Supporting individuals aged 5-25 with a range of additional needs such as physical disabilities, ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), MLD (moderate learning difficulties), SLD (severe learning difficulties), complex needs, and behavioural difficulties

• May be working 1:1 with individuals or in small groups 

• Will be taking children and young adults out into the community to take part in different day to day activities

• 37.5 hours per week 

• Flexibility to work Monday through to Sunday (weekend work is based on a rota)

• Permanent position with an annual salary of £17,550 

About the Establishment

• Run by a charity that supports local children and young adults with additional needs in Harrow 

• Supports individuals with a range of needs including PD, ASD, MLD, SLD, complex needs, and behavioural difficulties 

• Parking available on site 

• Close to transport links (short walk from the Overground or bus ride from a number of underground stations)

In order to be considered for this role, the Outreach Worker / Support Worker will need to meet the following criteria:

• Have recent experience supporting children or adults (minimum 6 weeks essential)

• Previous experience with SEN (SEMH, ASD, MLD, SLD, PMLD, complex needs) (desirable, but not essential)

• Be comfortable with personal care (feeding and changing) (desirable, but not essential)

• Have excellent communication skills as well as strong literacy and numeracy skills

• Eligible to work in the UK (must have valid visa)

• Recent classroom-based references and valid DBS/police checks

Interested in Applying?

Please email your CV to resourcing@smartteachers.co.uk quoting job reference number NVC155218.

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.  

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates registering with Smart Teachers will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS and/or provide police checks from other countries, where appropriate. Smart Teachers is an equal opportunities employer.

About Smart Teachers

  • Smart Teachers
  • Salisbury House, 29 Finsbury Square
  • London
  • EC2M 5QQ
  • United Kingdom
+44 20 7065 7500

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With teams in London and across Australia, Smart Teachers recruit education professionals internationally to fill a wide range of school based roles in teaching, leadership, special needs and learning support.  

What we do 

We provide a high-quality recruitment service for schools of all kinds. We’re always interested in talking to teachers, teaching assistants, cover supervisors and other support staff with any level of experience – whether you’re an NQT, busy parent or semi-retired! If you’re looking for daily supply, short & long-term cover – or even a permanent role – we can help. 

Our values

We operate under a simple set of values which impact on everything we do. Our aim is always to be open, honest and ethical in the way we do business; both internally with the way we treat our staff, and externally, in how we look after our clients and candidates. This unique approach to recruitment has made us the first port of call for both schools and teachers alike. 

What we offer

  • Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. 
  • Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). 
  • Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). 
  • Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. 
  • FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package. 
  • Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. 
  • Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. 

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