About the role as a Family Outreach Worker:

We are seeking a proactive, compassionate, and highly organised Family Outreach Worker to play a fundamental role during the first-year development of our brand-new Post-16 specialist EHCP Hub in Wokingham. The centre is designed to support young people with complex needs as they transition into adulthood.

You will work closely with the Centre Manager and Wokingham Local Authority, you will support learners and families through assessment, admissions, and transition, ensuring each young person’s voice, strengths, and aspirations are central to planning.

You will be joining at a pivotal time, helping to build and define a new specialist provision that will support young people to thrive.

This is a part time (4 days per week), fixed term contract (until August 2026 with the potential to be extended) based within Wokingham and surrounding area.

What do you need to be a successful Family Outreach Worker at Activate Learning?

• Experience working with young people with SEND and/or their families
• Understanding the need for a student centred approach and ability to offer varying support strategies to cover diverse learning needs
• Minimum GCSE English and Maths grade C or above
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Understands EHCP processes, transition planning, and multi-agency working
• Organised, reflective, and motivated to help shape a new service

This role involves regular travel across Wokingham and surrounding areas and will include lone working, such as home visits and off-site meetings.

Who we are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staff
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit Wellbeing at Activate Learning - Activate Learning

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.