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Job Purpose Under the direction of teachers and guidance of pastoral leads, work closely with an individual or small group of children to support their learning both on site and through a wide variety of learning outside the classroom activities, as identified in their Education Health Care Plan (EHCP). The role allows flexibility for the mentor and pupils to plan day-to-day activities together and explore different ways of learning. Responsibilities Support for students in accessing learning activities in various settings, including vocational placements and Learning Outside the Classroom, as directed by Teacher/Senior Staff, including: • Supporting and encouraging students to engage in learning activities and promoting good behaviour, • Supervising students during off-site activities, including sports, adventurous activities, vocational training, or transitions to other schools, • Complying with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health & safety, security, and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to the designated person(s), • Supporting difference and ensuring all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop, • Providing support for the preparation and undertaking of examinations, • Being an effective role model for expected standards of behaviour, • Supporting the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), • Contributing to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the school, • Supporting the role of other professionals and maintaining positive working relationships, • Attending relevant meetings as required within contracted hours, • Providing clerical/admin support (e.g., attendance/absence, typing, photocopying, printing, display, baseline assessment), • Ensuring maintenance of a clean, safe, and orderly working environment, • Preparing routine equipment, resources, and materials as instructed, ensuring quality and safety, • Undertaking record keeping as directed Essential • Experience supporting young people with behavioural and learning difficulties, • Experience supervising young people during off-site activities, • Good communication and interpersonal skills, • Ability to work within school and wider community teams, • Ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate reports, • Ability to confidently support (with teacher guidance) children with maths, English, science, and other subjects to GCSE level, • Ability to follow instructions and use initiative in various outreach placements, including Food & Nutrition, P.E./Outdoor Education, and Vocational placements, • Ability to work within corporate policies, with awareness of Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Child Protection Procedures, and Safeguarding & Welfare, • Ability to maintain good discipline and challenge negative behaviour

As an Outreach Tutor, you must be able to create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lesson to bridge gaps in pupil's education and boost engagement and attainment levels. This opportunity is great for an experienced teacher who is looking to step away from the classroom to offer more personalised, enjoyable lessons. Most of these pupils will have been out of education for some time, so the confidence levels may be very low. It is your responsibility to reengage them in their learning and offer structure back into their daily routine. Prospero Teaching will work with you closely to monitor the progression with each pupil and support effective learning. Contract/Position Details: • Location - Within the community or pupil's home in Plymouth, • Position - 1:1 Outreach Tutor, • Type of work - Contract, • Start date - ASAP, • Duration - Until the pupil can reintegrate into a new school placement, • End date (if applicable) - Ongoing, • Contract type - Temporary, • Full-time/part-time - Part time (15 hours per week, per student), • Minimum rate of pay - £25+ per hour, • QTS or equivalent, • Possess UK classroom teaching experience, • Be creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box, • Hold the right to work in the UK, • Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application To find out more or apply for this 1:1 Outreach Tutor position, please send your CV to Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

SUPPORT WORKER - THE BUNGALOW Benefits Various contracted hour shifts available (to suit your lifestyle) 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards Dedicated learning & development programmes. We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care. Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us. Refer a Friend Reward Scheme - earn up to £250 per referral! Stakeholder Pension Share Save Scheme Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee recognition schemes Carer progression within the company. CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants. The Role We are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary life as they can achieve. To help them achieve this you will need to be flexible as you are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends and potential sleep ins. If your best traits are positivity, friendliness and innovation then this job is for you! Main duties and responsibilities To participate in the day to day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment. To maintain effective communication and liaison with service user, family and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality. To support service user with the preparation of Meals, Laundry duties, cleaning and social events. To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required. To work as part of a team to provide high quality care. Personal Characteristics Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one. Ideally have experience of working in a care setting but this is not essential. The ability to keep calm under pressure. The confidence to work alone or as part of a team. Excellent communication skills The passion to work with vulnerable adults The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding. The Organisation The Dove Project - Part of Caretech CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage people to take control of their lives - this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage.