Job Description

The ESSET Outreach team currently delivers outreach support to mainstream schools across the four quadrants of Essex. Following the successful launch of its outreach offer, ESSET is looking to expand the team and recruit Outreach Support Workers/Teachers.

The service aims to improve educational outcomes for learners with SEND by supporting schools to provide high-quality, adaptive and early support, strengthen inclusive practice and remove barriers to learning. This reflects the ambition of the Department for Education's white paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving, and its vision for every child to achieve and thrive through a more inclusive education system.

Working under the direction of the Outreach Lead, the successful candidate will support schools to implement recommendations, develop inclusive practice and meet the individual needs of learners with SEND.

As the outreach offer expands into Key Stage 3, the team will play an important role in supporting pupils and schools through the transition from primary to secondary education, promoting continuity of provision and ensuring that learners receive timely, appropriate support as they move into the next stage of their education.

Job Description

Post Title: Outreach Support Worker/Teacher

Contract: 2 term secondment (potential to extend)

Reports to: Quadrant Outreach Lead

Hours: Part time/full-time options available

Salary: Teaching MPS/SEN Allowance/HLTA Scales (dependant on experience)

The Outreach Support Worker/Teacher will contribute to the ESSET Outreach service by supporting schools to implement inclusive practices and strategies for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). They will model effective classroom practice, deliver interventions, and provide advice and guidance to school staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively under the direction of the Outreach Lead to embed SEND recommendations in schools.
• Provide support and advice to school staff to promote inclusive practices.
• Model high-quality teaching and learning strategies within classrooms.
• Deliver or support with interventions.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of outreach training sessions.
• Write clear and accurate reports to a good professional standard.
• Maintain excellent and timely communication with schools and other professionals.
• Work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Ensure safeguarding policies are always adhered to.
• Adopt a therapeutic approach to behaviour management.
• Be committed to further personal development.

Person Specification

Essential

• Relevant qualifications in SEND or Education; HLTA/ Level 3 or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in an educational setting for pupils with complex needs. Knowledge of evidence-based interventions.
• Ability to work independently under the direction of the Outreach Lead and collaboratively with professionals.
• Inclusive ethos and passion for SEND pupils being included. Confident modelling good classroom practice and embedding SEN strategies.
• Awareness and understanding of safeguarding policy. Professional attitude and therapeutic approach to behaviour.
• Good communication and report writing skills. Flexible working approach. Competent IT user. Clean driving license and access to transport.

Desirable

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience in EYFS or similar settings.
• Experience leading or contributing to multi-agency work.
• Experience developing whole-school inclusion approaches.
• Additional safeguarding or behaviour management training.
• Experience supporting outreach or advisory work.

To express an interest please send over a letter of application by 12th October 2026 to info@esset.org.uk

Interview dates 16th October 2026 - Full day

Please check out the ESSET website for more information about the ESSET Outreach Service.

We recommend speaking with your Headteacher regarding secondment.

If you have any questions, please contact ruth.sturdy@esset.org.uk

Information about the School

Essex Special Schools Education Trust (ESSET) is established as a private company limited by guarantee, comprising of the nineteen Essex Special Schools.

Directors of the company are the Headteachers of the nineteen schools. The company was established with the aim of leading Special Educational Needs Innovation in Essex providing a vehicle for sharing expertise to ensure all ESSET Schools were supported to provide outstanding outcomes for the young people of Essex.

ESSET has developed its offer to provide SEND support and training to mainstream schools to ensure excellence in SEND across Essex.