SEMH Outreach Coach for Re-engaging Teens

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Bolton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

CPD and training

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Pension contributions

Job summary

Teaching Personnel, in partnership with a specialist secondary SEMH provision in the Bolton area, is seeking a dedicated SEMH Outreach Support Worker to join their team on a full‑time, term‑time‑only basis.

The successful candidate will deliver targeted outreach, build positive relationships with students aged 11-16 with SEMH needs, conduct home visits, and support re-engagement with education, under a nurturing, relationship-focused approach.

Qualifications

• A valid UK driving licence with access to own vehicle for outreach work.
• Previous experience working with young people with SEMH or related support needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm, resilient, and professional in challenging situations.
• Experience within SEMH schools, PRUs, youth work, mentoring, or support work.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted outreach support to students with SEMH needs.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people who may be disengaged from education.
• Conduct home visits and community-based support where appropriate.
• Support students experiencing barriers to attendance and engagement.
• Assist with behaviour intervention strategies and emotional regulation techniques.
• Support students during transitions back into education.
• Promote positive behaviour, confidence, resilience, and self-esteem.
• Record and monitor student progress, attendance, and wellbeing.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Resilience

Calm under pressure

Independent working

Job description

Teaching Personnel, in partnership with a specialist secondary SEMH provision in the Bolton area, is seeking a dedicated SEMH Outreach Support Worker to join their team on a full‑time, term‑time‑only basis.

The successful candidate will deliver targeted outreach, build positive relationships with students aged 11-16 with SEMH needs, conduct home visits, and support re-engagement with education, under a nurturing, relationship-focused approach.