1-1 Outreach Worker

senploy; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized education agency is seeking a passionate School Outreach Worker to support young people facing barriers to education in Huddersfield. This role offers tailored academic and pastoral support, helping students re-engage in learning. The ideal candidate will have experience working with SEMH challenges and the ability to build trusting relationships. The position offers weekly pay, access to CPD opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in young lives.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Access to free CPD

Supportive consultant and team

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or additional needs.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver individualised learning and wellbeing support.
• Build trusting relationships with students and families.
• Monitor progress, attendance, and engagement.
• Liaise with schools, social workers, and external agencies.
• Support transitions back into education.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with SEMH

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Organisational skills

Job description

School Outreach Worker Huddersfield (Agency Role)

Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Salary: Negotiable (depending on experience)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (with potential for long-term placement)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Are you passionate about supporting young people who face barriers to education? We are recruiting a School Outreach Worker to work across PRUs and SEND schools in Huddersfield, supporting students who are currently unable to access mainstream education.

Role Overview

This role involves working 1:1 with pupils who may be experiencing:

• Social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges
• Anxiety, school phobia, or trauma
• Medical or social factors affecting attendance

You’ll deliver tailored academic and pastoral support in homes, community settings, or off‑site hubs, helping students re‑engage with learning and build confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver individualised learning and wellbeing support
• Build trusting relationships with students and families
• Monitor progress, attendance, and engagement
• Liaise with schools, social workers, and external agencies
• Support transitions back into education or onward destinations

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or additional needs
• Ability to work independently and adapt to varied environments
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Whats in It for You?

• Weekly pay through the agency
• Access to free CPD (e.g. Team Teach, Autism Awareness)
• Supportive consultant and team
• Opportunity to make a real difference in young lives