Outreach Worker
SMART Education recruits into Teaching Jobs in Birmingham and across the West Midlands, and into Home Tutor jobs across the UK.
Join Our Team – Outreach Worker
We are currently seeking a full-time Outreach Worker to join a dynamic organisation. The successful candidate will play a vital role in creating, planning, and delivering personalised lessons to bridge educational gaps among students. This role involves working with students off-site, including in their homes, to provide tailored instruction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Adherence to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection, Safeguarding, and Child Protection policies and procedures.
- Attendance at relevant safeguarding training to maintain an up-to-date understanding of best practices.
- Delivery of personalised lessons to students off-site, including their homes.
- Development of comprehensive lesson plans, assessment of students' abilities, and identification of areas for improvement.
Additional Duties:
- Communication with parents/guardians to address concerns and issues.
- Staying current with the national curriculum and teaching trends.
- Maintaining expertise in relevant subjects.
- Contribution to Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) targets.
- Research and development of resources tailored to students' needs.
Further Expectations:
- Collaboration with colleagues to benefit students.
- Liaison with specialised agencies, businesses, colleges, and relevant organisations to create opportunities for young people.
Additional Requirements:
- Fulfilment of team teach requirements and proportionate use of restraints if necessary.
- Maintenance of accurate and up-to-date student records.
Other Duties Include:
- Preparation for and attendance at meetings with parents, professionals, staff, and relevant individuals as required.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Commitment to personal professional development and training.
- Experience working with young people with special educational needs and challenging behaviour in an educational/vocational setting.
- Knowledge of a vocational curriculum.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with young people naturally.
- Enthusiasm for learning and the ability to inspire and motivate students.
- A firm yet friendly approach when interacting with young people.
- Interest in various aspects of the school curriculum and active contributions to their development.
- Strong administrative skills, including proficient use of information and communication technology (ICT).
- Excellent organisational skills to effectively plan and adapt learning to meet students' personalised needs.
- Thorough understanding of safeguarding and equal opportunities principles.
Additional Requirements:
- Full clean driving licence, relevant business insurance, and access to a personal vehicle are essential for this role.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the education of young people, possess the necessary qualifications and skills, and are committed to safeguarding and personalised learning, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
SMART Education is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
Qualifications Required: Level 3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning or equivalent + GCSE English & Maths
Salary: £23,022 pa (pro rata) £17,925.62 (actual)
Hours: Full Time
Location: Birmingham (all areas)
Interview Dates: ASAP
Start Date: Immediately
Location: Birmingham | Salary: 23022 per year | Job type: Contract | Posted: 26/12/2023
