Primary Outreach Support Assistant – 2 posts
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only (Temporary)
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time
Advert Start Date:
19/11/2024
Advert End Date:
09/12/2024 23:59
Salary:
£31,586 - £35,235 pro rata (pay award pending)
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
The Woodlands, Broom Road, Ferryhill, Co Durham, DL17 8AN
Further Information
Primary Outreach Support Assistant – 2 posts
Grade 8 £31,586 - £35,235 pro rata (pay award pending)
Full Time, Term Time only
Required from January 2025 until 31st December 2025 fixed term contracts for 1 year
Secondment would be considered if applicants are able to agree this with their substantive employer
The Woodlands is looking to appoint an experienced Grade 8 Outreach Support Worker to join the Primary Team to work across schools in County Durham and to be based in one of two Primary bases at The Woodlands when required and in referring schools across County Durham to support Outreach and pupil reintegration.
Our students are referred through a Primary Panel for a short-term turnaround placement, where support and intervention are targeted to reset challenging behaviours.
The ideal person for this role would benefit from previous experience of working with challenging behaviours, delivering a range of interventions and be Team Teach trained, or be willing to complete this training.
Outline of Role
To work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups across all key stages as required, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve supporting teaching and support staff in the preparation and implementation of resources and systems to support behaviour management.
This role will predominantly involve building relationships with pupils in base and planning and staffing reintegration programmes which look to secure a pupil’s place in their mainstream setting following a placement off-site at The Woodlands. Staff may also supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers when required in the Woodlands bases. Staff will need access to transport to travel between school settings across County Durham, mileage will be payable in line with the County policy.
The Woodlands Primary is located in Ferryhill, Durham and caters for students aged between 5-11 who are at risk of suspension/exclusion. Ofsted rated the school as ‘Good’ in all areas at our last inspection.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Interview dates are to be arranged, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit please contact Sharon Henderson or Ian Lockey on 01740 656040.
Closing date: 9th December 2024
Please forward applications to:
u1100.admin@durhamlearning.net
Standard term time only pay is calculated on the basis of the following:
• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)
Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example:
Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:
38 weeks (term time) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:
38 weeks (term time) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
The Woodlands
Broom Road,
Ferryhill,
Co Durham,
DL17 8AN
Tel: 01740 656040
Email: u1100.admin@durhamlearning.net
Website: https://www.thewoodlands.durham.sch.uk/