Outreach Practitioner

Academics Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational organization based in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an enthusiastic Outreach Practitioner to join their Outreach Team. This role involves providing support to learners across multiple primary and secondary schools, helping those facing challenges. The ideal candidate should have empathy, strong communication, and organizational skills, along with a clean driving license. This position offers opportunities for personal and professional development and the chance to make a real impact on learners' lives.

Benefits

Access to excellent CPD opportunities

Wellbeing programme benefits

Part of a caring team

Qualifications

• Ability to support learners displaying challenging behavior.
• Experience working with small groups and whole classes.
• Having your own car is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support learners 1:1 in a primary provision.
• Work with small groups in various settings.
• Provide outreach support to secondary schools.

Skills

Empathy for disengaged learners

Collaborative skills

Excellent communication

Strong organisation

Clean driving licence

Job description

Outreach Practitioner – Hemel Hempstead

Required January 2026

Salary: 23,218 Annually (Actual)

Academics are working with a vibrant and unique Pupil Referral Unit based across two sites in Hemel Hempstead.

We're looking for an enthusiastic Outreach Practitioner to join a highly regarded Outreach Team, providing essential support in both primary and secondary schools all connected to the community in Dacorum. As an Outreach Practitioner, you will help learners across 9 Dacorum secondary schools and 57 primary schools. Working from a centre based in Hemel Hempstead, you'll be part of something impactful and community-rooted.

Responsibilities

Your work may be 1:1 with learners displaying challenging behaviour, supporting small groups, or working with whole classes, as well as offering in‑reach support in an on‑site primary provision.

Qualifications & Skills

To thrive as an Outreach Practitioner, you'll bring empathy for disengaged learners, collaborative skills, excellent communication, and strong organisation. A clean driving licence and your own car are essential.

Benefits

• You get to be part of an outstanding organisation that is constantly evolving
• You will be a valued member of a friendly, caring and sharing team that works holistically and inclusively
• You will have access to excellent CPD opportunities
• You will get the benefits of our wellbeing programme
• You will have a direct impact on the future life chances of the learners you support

Hours of Work

Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 8:30‑3:30

Wed 8:30‑5:00

Term Time Only

How to Apply

If you're ready to make a difference and feel inspired by a role where every day counts, step forward and become an Outreach Practitioner. Interviews will take place this week, apply now.

Contact

Contact: Shelley at Academics for more information on this exciting opportunity

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