Primary Outreach Support Worker

North Herts Education Support Centre; Willian; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

North Herts Education Support Centre is seeking a Primary Outreach Support Worker to provide 1:1 outreach support for pupils with SEMH difficulties across North Herts primary schools. The role involves collaborating with families, schools and other professionals to foster positive long-term change.

The appointment is a 1-year commission service post, 5 days per week (maximum 32 hours), with an ASAP start or within notice.

Job description

Primary Outreach Support Worker

Are you able to work flexibly and independently? Do you have a good sense of humour and boundless energy? If yes, then there is a unique opportunity for you to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team at North Herts Education Support Centre, an "Outstanding" Pupil Referral Unit.

An opportunity has arisen here, within North Herts Primary Support Services, for a Support Worker to provide outreach support for 'high needs' pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties in North Herts Primary Schools.

This role requires staff to work 1:1 with pupils delivering an SEMH curriculum, supporting families and schools. You would need to work collaboratively with other professionals, with a multi-agency approach to create positive long term change.

This is a 1-year contract (in the first instance, with the potential to be extended) for a commission service post for 5 days per week (Maximum 32 hours) at H5.9. The post to start ASAP, or within a candidate’s notice period.

The appointed candidate could potentially work in any of the North Herts Primary Schools in the Royston, Baldock and Letchworth Partnership areas and therefore access to own transport is essential.

We offer a friendly supportive environment in which we are continually developing and striving for excellence, through a commitment to continuing professional development.

Applicants are strongly recommended to visit the Centre, prior to interview, by appointment only. Please note applicants who do not receive confirmation of an interview have been unsuccessful.

The Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service to comply with the current national regulations. North Herts ESC is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Start date: As soon as possible

Closing date: 9am, Monday the 2nd November 2026

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by close of business on Monday, 2nd November 2026.

'Short listed candidates are subject to an online search'

Interviews: Friday, 6th November 2026

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

The North Herts Education Support Centre is an equal opportunities employer. The centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, online checks and the Disclosure Barring Service.

We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our dedicated team at the North Herts Education Support Centre.