Outreach Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Rishton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. are partnering with a High School in Preston (PR3) to recruit a Teaching Assistant with outreach experience to support pupils with SEMH and additional needs.

You will work closely with SEND and pastoral teams, providing 1:1 and small-group support, building positive relationships, and helping pupils engage with learning and stay engaged. This full-time role starts November 2026 and offers an opportunity to make a real difference in students' education.

Qualifications

• All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• Experience in supporting pupils with SEMH or additional needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Building positive, consistent relationships with pupils.
• Supporting students who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education.
• Using outreach experience to encourage attendance and engagement.
• Managing challenging behaviour calmly and effectively.
• Working with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff to support learning.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Behaviour management

Engagement strategies

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Outreach Experience

Preston, PR3
Full-Time | Monday to Friday
Secondary / High School
Start: November 2026

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant, Outreach Worker or Youth Worker who is confident supporting young people with additional needs and barriers to education?

We are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant with outreach experience to join a High School in the PR3 area of Preston. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a difference to young people who may find it difficult to engage with mainstream education.

The Role

Working closely with the school's SEND and pastoral teams, you will support pupils who may present with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, low engagement or difficulties accessing their education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Building positive, consistent relationships with pupils
• Supporting students who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education
• Using your outreach experience to encourage attendance, engagement and positive outcomes
• Supporting pupils with SEMH and additional needs
• Managing challenging behaviour calmly and effectively
• Helping pupils regulate their emotions and successfully engage with learning
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff
• Supporting pupils both academically and pastorally

Who Are We Looking For?

We would love to hear from candidates with previous experience working as a:

• Teaching Assistant
• Outreach Worker
• Behaviour Mentor
• Pastoral Support Worker
• Youth Worker
• Learning Mentor
• SEMH Support Worker

You will need to be patient, resilient and approachable, with the ability to build rapport with young people who may initially be reluctant to engage.

Experience working with secondary-aged pupils and young people with SEMH or challenging behaviour would be particularly beneficial.

Why Apply?

• Full-time opportunity within a High School
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's education
• Work closely with an experienced SEND/pastoral team
• Develop your experience supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs

Interested?

If you have outreach experience and are looking for your next opportunity supporting young people in the Preston PR3 area, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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