Outreach Support Worker Location: Larwood School – Stevenage area Larwood School is a special school for children aged 5–11 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. We are expanding our Outreach Service, which currently supports mainstream schools across the Stevenage area, and are looking for an enthusiastic, resilient, and positive Outreach Support Worker to join our team. This is an exciting chance to make a difference beyond one school, working with children, staff, and families to improve outcomes across the community. What you’ll be doing Supporting mainstream schools in Stevenage to meet the social and emotional and mental health needs of pupils. Working one-to-one, with small groups, or alongside staff to model effective strategies. Helping to develop and review behaviour and support plans. Delivering targeted interventions to promote social and emotional skills. Supporting school staff with behaviour management approaches. Building strong links between schools, families, and external professionals with the aim of maintaining placement in mainstream settings. What we’re looking for Experience working with children (SEMH/ SEN or mainstream). Calm, positive, and resilient approach, with a good sense of humour! Strong behaviour management skills (training provided). Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with staff/ SENCOs in different schools. Experience of working in SEMH, special, or mainstream settings (desirable). Confidence with class support, small group work and working collaboratively with our Outreach team Accuracy with regards to report writing and feedback to all stakeholders. What we offer Full training in SEMH practice, de-escalation, and behaviour management. Opportunities for professional growth and outreach-specific CPD. A supportive, welcoming team that shares ideas and celebrates success. The chance to shape and grow an expanding outreach service across Stevenage and potentially further afield. Real impact! Making a difference to children, schools, and families every day. This is more than a school role; it’s an opportunity to help transform practice across a whole community.