Outreach Practitioner in Hemel Hempstead)

Academics; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused educational organization in Hemel Hempstead seeks an enthusiastic Outreach Practitioner. This role involves supporting learners across multiple schools within the Dacorum area, providing essential aid to those with challenging behaviours. The ideal candidate will have empathy, collaboration skills, and excellent communication abilities. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives through dedicated support. The position requires a clean driving license and access to a vehicle.

Benefits

Access to excellent CPD opportunities

Benefits from the wellbeing programme

Impact on learners' future life chances

Qualifications

• A clean driving licence and your own car are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in primary and secondary schools.
• Work 1:1 with learners exhibiting challenging behaviour.
• Support small groups and whole classes.

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.

Working within a Pupil Referral Unit in Hemel Hempstead comes with rewards, benefits include:

• 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