SEN Outreach Support Worker

Job Title: SEN Outreach Support Worker (Full-Time)
Location: Plymouth
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm (Full-Time)
Contract: Ongoing
Salary: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

About the Role

We are recruiting for a dedicated SEN Outreach Support Worker to work full-time across schools and alternative provisions in Plymouth.

This is a rewarding role supporting pupils with additional needs who require outreach intervention, alternative provision, or bespoke support outside of a mainstream classroom setting. You will play a key role in helping students re-engage with education, develop confidence, and achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN

• Support students with ASD, SEMH, ADHD and other additional needs

• Deliver tailored intervention sessions in schools or community settings

• Promote emotional regulation, engagement, and positive behaviour

• Liaise with school staff, SENCOs, and families where required

• Accurately record progress and provide feedback

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (school, care, youth work or similar)

• Full UK driving licence

• Access to your own vehicle with business insurance (essential)

• Available full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

• Confident working independently across multiple settings

• Strong behaviour management and communication skills

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Desirable

• Team Teach or de-escalation training

• Experience in outreach, PRU, alternative provision or SEMH settings

• Relevant qualifications in Education, Psychology, Youth Work or Care

Why Apply?

• Consistent full-time hours

• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in pupils’ lives

• Supportive consultant and ongoing CPD opportunities

• Potential for long-term or permanent opportunities

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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