Location: Newcastle & Northumberland
Pay: £100 - £115 per day (PAYE)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full Time | Ongoing
Outreach Workers – September Opportunities
PK Education are working in partnership with a number of schools, alternative provisions, specialist SEND settings and support services across Newcastle and the surrounding areas, who are looking to recruit dedicated Outreach Workers, Family Support Workers and Pastoral Support Staff for long-term positions starting in September.
These rewarding roles are ideal for individuals with experience supporting children, young people and families who face barriers to education, attendance, behaviour, wellbeing or engagement. If you are passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable learners, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As an Outreach Worker, you will provide tailored support to pupils and families, helping to improve attendance, wellbeing, behaviour and educational outcomes while working closely with schools and external agencies.
Your responsibilities may include:
Providing pastoral, emotional and wellbeing support to pupils
Building positive relationships with students and their families
Supporting attendance, behaviour and engagement strategies
Delivering targeted interventions on a one-to-one and small group basis
Conducting home visits and liaising with parents and carers where required
Working alongside safeguarding, SEND and senior leadership teams
Supporting pupils with SEMH, Autism, ADHD and a range of additional needs
Promoting inclusion, resilience and positive educational outcomes
Acting as a key point of contact between schools, families and external agencies
We Are Looking For Candidates Who:
Have experience working with children, young people or families
Have a background in education, youth work, social care, family support, mentoring or pastoral care
Are confident building professional relationships with pupils, parents and external professionals
Have excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
Are resilient, empathetic and adaptable
Are passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people
Ideal Experience
Experience in any of the following areas would be highly advantageous:
Attendance and persistent absence
SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
Behaviour support
Safeguarding and child protection
SEND and additional learning needs
Family liaison and multi-agency working
Alternative provision settings
Youth offending, mentoring or community outreach
Why Work with PK Education?
Opportunities across a wide range of educational settings
Long-term and permanent career opportunities
Competitive daily rates of pay
Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
Access to CPD and professional development
Potential routes into permanent school-based positions
Apply Today
If you're passionate about supporting young people and families and want to make a genuine difference to educational outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to secure your September role or contact PK Education to discuss the wide range of Outreach, Family Support and Pastoral opportunities available across Newcastle and the North East.
Interviews are taking place now – apply today to avoid missing out
Salary description
£100.00 - £115.00 per day