Secondary Outreach Mentor / Teacher – Alternative Provision (SEMH)
Location: Wigan, Leigh, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Hindley, Standish and surrounding areas
Pay: Negotiable - from £26 per hour PAYE
Start Date: Immediate
Hours: Flexible
Looking for a role where your experience can genuinely change lives?
SEND Inclusion Support is seeking resilient, relationship-focused professionals to work with secondary-aged students who are currently unable to access school due to Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, trauma, anxiety, exclusion or significant disengagement from education.
We welcome applications from experienced educators, mentors and professionals with transferable skills gained through careers in:
- The Armed Forces
- Police services
- Youth justice
- Probation services
- Residential childcare
- Alternative provision
- SEMH schools
- Youth work and community intervention programmes
If you have experience supporting and engaging vulnerable young people and can build positive, professional relationships, we would like to hear from you.
The Role
You will work on a 1:1 basis with secondary-aged students across Wigan and surrounding areas who require personalised educational support outside of a traditional school setting.
Many of the young people we support have experienced:
- Trauma and adverse childhood experiences
- Persistent absence from education
- Exclusion or risk of exclusion
- Emotional dysregulation
- Anxiety and school avoidance
- Complex safeguarding concerns
Students may also be supported by a range of professionals and agencies including:
- Social workers
- Therapists and counsellors
- CAMHS practitioners
- Youth offending teams
- Police and safeguarding professionals
- Family support services
You will deliver tailored educational and engagement sessions designed to rebuild trust, develop confidence and support positive educational outcomes.
Where You'll Work
Sessions are delivered in a range of settings including:
- Students' homes
- Libraries
- Community venues
- Alternative learning environments
- Online where appropriate
This is a highly independent role requiring professionalism, adaptability and strong safeguarding awareness.
What We're Looking For
Qualifications are less important than relevant experience.
QTS is welcomed but is not essential.
We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate:
- Experience working with secondary-aged young people
- Experience within SEMH, alternative provision or behaviour support settings
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to remain calm, consistent and professional in challenging situations
- Understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed approaches
- Confidence working independently within community settings
- Experience working alongside families and external agencies
Essential Requirements
- A current Enhanced DBS Certificate registered with the DBS Update Service, or a willingness to obtain one prior to commencing work.
- The ability to meet safeguarding and suitability requirements for working with children and young people.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable due to the community-based nature of the role.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible working arrangements
- Paid planning and preparation time
- Access to teaching and learning resources
- Ongoing support and supervision
- Opportunities to make a genuine difference to vulnerable young people
- A role where relationships and impact matter more than paperwork
Additional Opportunities
SEND Inclusion Support is continuing to expand across Greater Manchester and the North West. We have a variety of roles available, including outreach teaching, mentoring, tuition, SEND support and alternative provision opportunities across the region.
If this particular role isn't quite right, we would still encourage you to get in touch to discuss other current and upcoming vacancies.
Interested?
For an informal conversation about this role or other opportunities available with SEND Inclusion Support, please contact:
Stephen
☎ 0161 526 0852
✉ [email protected]
Our Commitment
SEND Inclusion Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks and safer recruitment procedures.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who possess the skills, experience and values required for the role.
Pay: From £26.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
