Outdoor Learning Support Assistant

1 day ago

South Brent, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Job Title: Outdoor Learning Support Assistant
Location: South Brent, Devon
Contract Type: Part-time / Full-time positions available

About the Role:
Are you passionate about the outdoors and dedicated to helping children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) thrive in nature-based settings? We’re seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Outdoor Learning Support Assistant to join our team in South Brent. In this role, you’ll work closely with our holistic educators to support the personal, social, and academic development of SEN children in a creative, nature-centered learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Support children with a range of SEN needs in outdoor learning sessions, ensuring each child feels safe, engaged, and supported.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and nurturing atmosphere that values each child’s unique strengths and abilities.
Work one-on-one and in small groups, providing both emotional and practical support to help children access and enjoy learning activities in outdoor settings.
Assist with planning, preparing, and delivering hands-on, nature-based activities that promote sensory exploration, curiosity, and resilience.
Collaborate closely with teaching staff, therapists, and parents to monitor each child’s progress and tailor activities to meet their individual needs.
Embrace and model a holistic approach to learning, respecting the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, and intellectual development.
About You:

Experience working with SEN children is essential; familiarity with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and other learning differences is beneficial.
A genuine love for the outdoors and a belief in the benefits of outdoor education for young people.
Patience, empathy, and creativity—able to adapt to each child’s unique learning style and support them through challenges.
An open mind and enthusiasm for holistic learning approaches that go beyond traditional classroom practices.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team, with excellent communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving approach.
Basic First Aid training and a DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
Why Join Us?

Be part of an innovative program that combines outdoor learning and SEN support, positively impacting young lives.
A supportive, close-knit team environment with ongoing professional development opportunities.
The chance to work in a beautiful outdoor setting, surrounded by nature in South Brent.
How to Apply:
If you’re passionate about supporting SEN children and love the idea of working outdoors, we’d love to hear from you 

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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