An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Secondary Outreach Team, and so we are seeking a motivated and committed individual to join us as a Secondary Outreach Targeted Support Worker.  We strive to improve the outcomes for young people who are often facing significant challenges within their lives and, as a result, are not enjoying and achieving within education.

Outreach staff support the area’s mainstream schools by working directly with identified pupils who display challenging or negative behaviours.  As part of our team, you will help to create and implement a bespoke package of mentoring, advice and support, working closely with a wide range of school staff and external professionals. We are passionate about supporting young people and work tirelessly to find solutions to students’ individual challenges.  You must understand the many adverse childhood experiences which can be a barrier to success for our young people and be committed to finding solutions to challenging problems.

Our primary aim is to avoid or reduce permanent exclusions within mainstream schools, supporting managed moves and transitions to appropriate or alternative settings where necessary.

You will need to hold a current valid driver’s licence, as you will be travelling to secondary schools to support students in their mainstream settings within the North Herts area (Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock and Royston). 

 We offer a friendly supportive environment in which we are continually developing and striving for excellence, through a commitment to continuing professional development.

Applicants are strongly recommended to visit the Centre, prior to interview, by appointment only. Please note applicants who do not receive confirmation of an interview have been unsuccessful.

The Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service to comply with the current national regulations.  North Herts ESC is an Equal Opportunities employer.

 PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM VIA MYNEWTERM

 The closing date and time:  8am, Tuesday 22 April 2025

 Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by: COB 22 April 2025

 Interview date: Week commencing the 28 April 2025

 Interviews will take place ASAP.

‘Short Listed candidates are subject to an online search’