School Outreach Worker

Overview

Vision for Education is seeking an outreach worker for a PRU (Pupil Referral Unit) in Redditch.

This is a vital role in supporting students who have been excluded or cannot attend mainstream schools due to behavioural, emotional, or medical needs. The role is both challenging and rewarding, requiring resilience, adaptability, and a strong understanding of behaviour management.

This role is offered on a full-time basis Monday‑Friday.

Responsibilities

• Support students who have been excluded or cannot attend mainstream schools due to behavioural, emotional, or medical needs.
• Ensure students remain on task and engage with their learning.
• Maintain a calm, respectful learning environment.
• Apply behaviour management strategies consistently and fairly.
• Support students’ social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Participate in staff briefings and contribute to behaviour support plans.

About the School

• A secondary school and Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) dedicated to offering schools, families, and pupils a flexible and supportive range of options designed to encourage rapid progress, re‑engagement with learning, and positive change from within.
• At the heart of the school’s approach is a child‑centred philosophy, where every pupil is valued, supported, and challenged to achieve their full potential.
• The school works closely with students to help them grow, prosper, and develop the skills and confidence they need for the future.
• Small teaching groups allow staff to build strong, meaningful relationships and make a real difference in students’ lives.

Qualifications

• Strong behaviour management skills
• High emotional intelligence and empathy
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Flexibility and resilience
• Experience working with children with SEMH or challenging behaviour
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Background in youth work, social care, or education
• Satisfactory references
• Able to pass an enhanced DBS check

Benefits

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in‑house Payroll team using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations).
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Generous referral bonuses.

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