SEMH Outreach Support Worker

SEMH Outreach Support Worker

Secondary PRU | Salford Area | Full-Time | Immediate Start Available | Competitive Weekly Pay | Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and helping them overcome barriers to education? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and confidence to build positive relationships with students who need additional support?

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for a SEMH Outreach Support Worker to join a specialist Secondary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in the Salford area. This rewarding role involves supporting students who may be struggling to access mainstream education due to a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment difficulties, low self-esteem, emotionally based school avoidance, behavioural challenges, and difficulties with emotional regulation.

This is a unique opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people by helping them re-engage with education, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes.

About the Role

As an SEMH Outreach Support Worker, you will work directly with secondary-aged students both in educational settings and within the local community, providing tailored support to help them overcome personal, social, and educational challenges.

The successful candidate must be a driver with access to their own vehicle, as travel throughout the local area will be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted outreach support to students with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Build positive, professional relationships with young people who may be disengaged from education.
• Support students in improving attendance, engagement, and participation in learning.
• Conduct home visits and community-based support sessions where appropriate.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, families, and external agencies.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and resilience.
• Support students experiencing anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, and other SEMH challenges.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records of interventions and outcomes.
• Encourage students to develop confidence, independence, and life skills.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to your own vehicle and willingness to travel.
• Experience working with young people with SEMH, behavioural, social, or emotional needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and resilient in challenging situations.
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

✅ Competitive weekly pay rates

✅ Full-time, long-term opportunities

✅ Dedicated education consultant supporting you throughout your placement

✅ Access to free and discounted CPD and training courses

✅ Access to a wide network of specialist SEMH, SEN, and alternative provision settings

✅ Flexible career pathways within education and pastoral support

✅ Ongoing support with professional development and safeguarding training

Make a Lasting Difference

This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be a positive role model for young people who need support, guidance, and encouragement to reach their potential.

If you are a compassionate, resilient, and motivated individual with experience supporting young people with SEMH needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with Teaching Personnel and help transform the educational journeys of young people across Salford.

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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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