Outreach Practitioner

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded educational organization is hiring an Outreach Practitioner in Hemel Hempstead. You will provide essential support to learners across a variety of schools, focusing on those displaying challenging behavior. The role involves working collaboratively within a supportive team and making a direct impact on students' futures. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a driving license. This position offers a competitive salary, excellent CPD opportunities, and a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Access to a wellbeing programme

Opportunity to make a direct impact on learners' lives

Qualifications

• Clean driving licence and own car are essential.
• Experience working with learners displaying challenging behaviour.
• Ability to engage with both primary and secondary school learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support in both primary and secondary schools.
• Work 1:1 with learners or in small groups.
• Offer in-reach support in an on-site primary provision.

Skills

Empathy for disengaged learners

Collaborative skills

Excellent communication

Strong organisation

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.

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.

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 work 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 as follows:

Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 8:30-3:30

Wed 8:30-5:00

Term Time Only

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: Shelley at Academics for more information on this exciting opportunity

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