Outreach Support Worker - Crownbridge School

Salary: Grade 5 | £28,142 - £31,022 PRO RATA

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.

TORFAEN OUTREACH SERVICE - Torfaen Outreach service provides support for young people within their schools and support for staff working with pupils as part of a graduated response.

They work in a person-centred way and offer a coordinated approach in collaboration with a wide range of multi-agency partners to identify the next steps towards the desired outcome for the pupil.

The outreach service provides targeted intervention providing schools with advice and guidance to help them build capacity and develop their knowledge and skills to plan and support pupils. They provide support for anxiety management, social skills, behaviour management, assessments, teaching and learning programmes and a variety of other interventions.

Schools can make direct referrals to the service.

Ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative.

We are looking for someone with proven successful experience of working with children and young people with complex needs/ALN. Good communicator and person centred in approach. Enthusiastic and flexible with a desire to improve outcomes for children and young people.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Sarah Roberts, Outreach Team Leader on 01633 648054

This post requires registration with the EWC - Education Workforce Council.

Previous applicants need not apply.

You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.