Outreach Worker

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Youth Engagement TA for a specialist school in Bolton. This position involves supporting students with SEMH needs and includes community engagement activities. Ideal for recent graduates or experienced SEMH mentors, the role offers training and development opportunities. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and have current safeguarding training.

Benefits

Free accredited CPD courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Conduct educational and recreational activities with students.
• Must own a vehicle and obtain business insurance.
• Hold Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs in the community.
• Participate in CPD and training initiatives.
• Foster a calm and positive environment for students.

Skills

Recent Graduate with a 2:2 or higher

Experience as an SEMH Mentor

Previous experience working in a UK school

Up to date Safeguarding training

Education

Education degree or equivalent

Job description

Youth Engagement TA - Bolton

FULL TIME, ASAP UNTIL JULY 2025, POSSIBLY PERMANENT

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Youth Engagement Officer to take a position at their school, set in a purpose built school in Bolton. This school is a specialist provision for young people who need that little extra support and guidance, due to SEMH needs. Students at this school can pose challenges but staff who are calm, patient, resilient and caring will make huge differences in this setting.

We have worked with this group of schools for several years now and they have a particular interest in securing the services of an enthusiastic graduate for this particular position. There is lots of training available for the successful position and our SLT run regular CPD for all staff. This role would be ideal for someone considering teacher training for September 2025. This role would also suit an experienced SEMH support worker looking for a role where you can get out of the confines of the classroom and out into the community with the young people you support.

For this role, you need to own a vehicle and be willing to obtain business insurance. You will be responsible for taking your learners out into the community for educational and recreational activities.

Standards are high and the young people in the school are supported from day one with a uniform approach by teachers and support staff, and a calm, positive environment is noticed from the moment you enter the school.

Contract / Position Details

• Location: Bolton, Lancashire
• Position: SEMH Teaching Assistant
• Type of work: Long term Non-Teaching cover
• Start date: June 2025
• Duration / Likely duration: ASAP
• End date (if applicable): December 2025
• Contract type: Temporary
• Full time / part time: Full
• Hours: 8:30 am – 4.30 pm

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher
• Or an experienced SEMH Mentor
• Previous experience working in a UK school
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, you must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.

Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Benefits

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team