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An opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic Outreach, Engagement and Intervention Workers to join our committed and caring team at Keys Co Operative Academy Trust. We are looking for people who hold an unwavering belief that every pupil has the right to thrive and achieve success, no matter what difficulties or challenges they might face. These roles will be offered initially on a fixed term basis until the 31st August 2026 and will undergo regular reviews. This role will be 37 hours per week Mon-Fri, term time only (39 working weeks).
Our core values are compassion and kindness, hope, connection and belonging. As an intrinsic part of a new and exciting multi-hub Outreach Project, the post holders will be working in our partner schools to promote inclusion and reduce permanent exclusion across mid and north east essex.
You will be part of a team developing and delivering effective and bespoke interventions tailored to the needs of individuals and school staff, so the ability to create and maintain credible and collaborative professional relationships is essential. As an existing trauma aware practitioner, you will have already delivered impactful small group work and 1 to 1 interventions
You will have a proven track record ofworking in a setting with young people to effect positive educational or social outcomes or both. You will have the resilience and self awareness that comes with working in a high pressure environment.
These roles cover Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester and Tendring so therefore be required to be mobile throughout Mid or North East Essex or both (your employment base will be confirmed following an interview). The role requires a high level of autonomy, so evidence of your ability to work proactively and independently is key. It is essential you hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.
You will be joining the Trust at an exciting time and will be part of implementing the outreach offer to secondary schools across a significant section of the county, unlocking potential, securing success and transforming lives.
Information about the School
Keys Co-operative Academy Trust are a small Academy Trust located in Essex. We currently have two Alternative Provision schools, serving Mid and North East Essex and a Special School in Brentwood. Our Trust is based on Co-operative values which guide and inform the ethos of all of our schools.