Outreach Worker / Unqualified Teacher - (AP)

About the Role

Are you an experienced youth worker, mentor, or passionate educator looking to make a life-changing difference for young people outside of mainstream schooling?

We are currently recruiting a dedicated Outreach Worker / Unqualified Teacher to join a progressive Alternative Provision (AP) serving the Colne and wider East Lancashire area.

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity designed for an adaptable, empathetic, and resilient practitioner. You will work directly with young people (aged 11-16+) who face barriers to education, including Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, neurodivergence, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), or school refusal.

Rather than standard classroom-based teaching, this role is centered on relationship-building, re-engagement, and delivering functional learning tailored to each student's unique pace and interests.

Key Responsibilities

1:1 & Small-Group Engagement: Deliver creative, individualized sessions in community venues, outreach hubs, or home environments to re-engage vulnerable learners.

Functional Learning & Life Skills: Plan and deliver accessible core subjects (Functional Skills English & Maths), personal development, vocational modules, and essential life skills.

Positive Behaviour & De-escalation: Use trauma-informed practice and de-escalation techniques to support students through dysregulation and build emotional resilience.

Multi-Agency Collaboration: Liaise regularly with parents/carers, mainstream partner schools, social care, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic wraparound support.

Progress Tracking: Monitor attendance, engagement, wellbeing, and academic milestones, providing clear feedback and reports for review meetings.

What We're Looking For

Relevant Experience: Demonstrable background working with children or young people with SEMH, complex needs, or disengaged learners (e.g., Youth Work, Alternative Provision, Pupil Referral Units, Mentoring, or Residential Care).

Unqualified Teacher / Instructor Capability: While formal QTS is not required, you must have confidence in planning and facilitating engaging, structured learning sessions.

Relationship-Centred Approach: Patience, high emotional intelligence, and unconditional positive regard for young people.

Driving Licence (Essential): A full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle are required due to the community outreach element across the Colne area.

Training (Desirable): Training in Team Teach, MAPA/CPI, or trauma-informed approaches is an advantage (training can be provided).

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of up to £33,000 per annum (pro-rata / depending on experience).

Direct and structured pathway to a permanent contract.

A supportive, close-knit team that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

Ongoing professional development, safeguarding refreshers, and specialist training.

The chance to see the tangible impact of your work by helping young people re-discover their potential.

Safeguarding Notice

All applicants will be subject to a rigorous vetting process, including an Enhanced DBS Check (Child Workforce) registered on the Update Service, satisfactory professional references, and right-to-work checks in accordance with statutory safeguarding guidance (KCSIE).

How to Apply

If you are a proactive and passionate practitioner ready to take on a rewarding outreach challenge in Colne, we want to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV, or contact Racahel Boaler on (phone number removed) for an informal, confidential discussion about the role
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed