Job Title: Secondary Outreach Worker
Location: Hoddesdon
Start Date: September
Salary: £22,589 - £24,283
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the DSPL3 Secondary Outreach Team, supporting mainstream secondary schools across East Hertfordshire. You'll work with individual pupils and small groups to help manage behaviour, provide intervention strategies, and support students' personal and academic development.
You'll be responsible for delivering targeted support in schools, working closely with parents, carers, teaching staff, and external professionals to ensure pupils receive the help they need. This is a varied and rewarding role that makes a genuine difference to young people's lives.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide behaviour support and intervention for pupils across mainstream schools in the DSPL3 area (Bishops Stortford, Sawbridgeworth, Buntingford, Ware, Hertford, and surrounding villages).
Work directly with individual pupils and small groups to deliver tailored support and behaviour management plans.
Develop, implement, and review behaviour strategies in collaboration with school staff and external agencies.
Organise and lead meetings with parents, carers, school teams, and partner professionals.
Maintain clear and accurate records of all interventions and support provided.
Contribute to reintegration plans and wider school support strategies.
Requirements:
Experience working with secondary-age children, ideally those with behavioural or SEN needs.
Minimum NVQ Level 2 qualification or GCSE Grade C/4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
Excellent communication, teamwork, and behaviour management skills.
A proactive and positive approach to supporting young people.
Confidence working independently and collaboratively within a team.
Strong organisational and record-keeping abilities.
Competent IT skills to support record-keeping and communications.
A full, valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (as travel between schools is essential).
Willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development.
Additional Information:
This position requires an enhanced DBS check and full commitment to safeguarding children and young people. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
Interested?
If you're passionate about making a positive difference in children's lives and would like to find out more, please get in touch. We're also working with a number of other schools and nurseries - feel free to contact us to discuss additional opportunities.
Dunbar Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and full compliance with safer recruitment procedures. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds