About us
Our work environment includes:

• Flexible working hours
• Supportive atmosphere
• Expert training

Role is initially offered as a zero-hour contract, with core hours between 8:30am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday.
Part time hours will be considered.
This is a term time only position but there may be opportunities for additional work during the school holidays.
The successful candidate will be required to support primary and secondary aged pupils with their education outside of a school setting, delivering highly creative interventions, which engage learners and secure best outcomes. Although the majority of the work is delivered in homes and outside formal educational placements, a good understanding of school systems is important.
Bright Outcomes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Job Description
To work as part of the team to support vulnerable primary and secondary aged learners who are unable to attend an educational placement.
To deliver an educational curriculum outside of formal education settings, in line with the requirements of an Education, Health and Care plan, working closely with other professionals.
To work with allocated cases and manage them with oversight supervision from the company director.
To record involvement and assessment information to report back to other professionals. To design appropriate resources to use across settings.
To use specialist skills to facilitate access and maximise independence. To model appropriate strategies and provide support to parents and carers with a view to building their confidence and longer-term capacity.
To contribute to service development and training events.
To liaise and work holistically with staff from other agencies, including Schools, Health, Social Care, Specialist Teaching and Education Psychology.
To work peripatetically, sometimes transporting children and young people.
To undertake appropriate continuous professional development and improve knowledge and skills of working with children and young people who have barriers to learning.
To actively participate in supervision, appraisal, training and development opportunities.
Contribute to the company's responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, following Bright Outcomes policies and procedures.
To undertake other duties as are commensurate with the post and according to the needs of the business.
Reporting to the company director
Job Specification
Essential Criteria
Have a recognised qualification, relevant to the post, equivalent to at least NVQ Level 3 Recent experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, Family Support Officer or another similar role.
Experience of successful working with pupils who have barriers to learning and may have experienced emotionally based school avoidance.
Evidence of the ability to deliver highly creative programmes to meet the needs of learners with diverse needs.
Proven ability to establish effective relationships with pupils, families, school based staff and other professionals.
Be an effective communicator with good written and spoken English.
Ability to work both within a team and also independently, organising time and meeting deadlines.
An ability to travel effectively, on a daily basis, across the whole county in line with company policy and practice.
Having access to a motor vehicle with business insurance cover. Knowledge and commitment to issues and processes related to the safeguarding of vulnerable children and young people.
Desirable Criteria
Qualified Teacher Status
Experience of designing a curriculum
Experience of managing education professionals
Specialist qualification in SEND
Experience of working on an outreach basis
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: £15.00-£30.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 30 per week
Additional pay:

• Yearly bonus

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Coventry, West Midlands (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (required)

Work Location: On the road
Expected start date: 01/12/2024