Outreach Worker Asc

We have an opening for an experienced and enthusiastic Primary practitioner for the position of Mayfield Chestnut Primary Outreach Worker for children with ASC.

Mayfield School is a successful, popular Special School, catering for pupils aged 3 to 19 years old. The Chestnut Centre caters for primary aged pupils who are educated outside mainstream education because of significant emotional difficulties and challenging behaviour.

Mayfield currently provide 3 outreach teams supporting Primary schools in Torbay; Learning Team, ASC Team and SEMH Team. The ASC Team work with children, key adults and parents within school to enable the child to reach their full potential.

We are currently looking for an outreach worker to join the dynamic ASC Team. Applications are invited from experienced, enthusiastic, innovative practitioners keen to develop their knowledge and practice of working with children within the primary sector who are struggling to manage.

The job is for 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday, term time only (39 weeks of the year).

You will have:

- Evidence of being highly effective at forming relationships with both children and adults
- A good understanding of the challenges faced by children with ASC within mainstream
- A drive for improving the outcomes of the children in your care
- Experience working with children and young people on the Autistic spectrum

Closing Date - Sunday 16th April 2023

Interviews will take place shortly after

Start Date - ASAP

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £17,084.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Brixham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/04/2023
Reference ID: Outreach Worker - Chestnut