SEMH Outreach Support Worker

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

SEMH Outreach Support Worker
Secondary SEMH School - Bolton Area
Full-Time | Term Time Only Teaching Personnel

Help Re-engage Young People and Transform Futures

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to overcome barriers and achieve success? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and confidence to build positive relationships with students who may have experienced significant challenges in education and life?

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

This specialist setting supports students aged 11-16 who present with a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including anxiety, trauma, attachment difficulties, low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, challenging behaviour, school avoidance, and other barriers to learning. Many pupils have experienced disrupted educational journeys and require consistent support to help them re-engage with education and build positive outcomes for the future.

The school prides itself on its nurturing, relationship-focused approach and works closely with students, families, and external agencies to create personalised pathways that enable young people to succeed both academically and personally.

Key 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.
• Support educational activities, enrichment opportunities, and personal development programmes.
• Act as a positive role model and mentor for vulnerable young people.

Requirements

• A valid UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle for outreach work.
• Previous experience working with young people with SEMH, behavioural, or additional support needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm, resilient, and professional in challenging situations.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a wider team.

• Experience within SEMH schools, PRUs, alternative provisions, youth work, social care, mentoring, or support work.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay paid through PAYE
• Full-time, term-time-only working pattern
• Dedicated specialist consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• Free access to CPD and accredited training courses
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• Access to a wide network of SEMH, SEN, and alternative provision settings
• Pension contributions and employee benefits
• Simple registration process and ongoing career support

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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