About Us:
The Outdoors School is an Independent Special School that combines learning with outdoor experiences to help learners with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and complex learning needs such as autism, to reach their potential. Our learner-centred approach fosters resilience, personal growth, and lifelong skills, all while embracing the natural environment.
Key Details:
Salary- £23,904 per year
Job term- Permanent, Term Time- 40 weeks per year
Hours- 37.5
Location- South Brent
Unique Perks;
Staff development days & investment in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
10% staff discount on all TOG products and services
Funded celebrations at least once a year!
Branded workwear for all to wear when required and clothing allowance for contact roles
Professional Growth: Access to training in outdoor and SEN education, plus support for career advancement
A Rewarding Environment: Join a passionate, dedicated team that values resilience, creativity, and inclusivity
About the Role:
As a Learning Support Assistant at our South Brent site, you’ll work closely with a team to deliver tailored, learner-centred education. You’ll provide personalised support for individual and small groups, assisting students with varied needs in SEMH and ASD. This role requires flexibility, strong communication, and a passion for outdoor learning to support students in developing confidence, resilience, and skills for life.
Key Skills and Responsibilities:
- Safeguarding and Wellbeing: Ensure a safe, supportive environment, actively safeguarding learner welfare.
- Curriculum Support: Assist across all curriculum areas, including Literacy, Numeracy, SEMH, STEM, Forest Skills, and more.
- Individual Support: Help create Individual Behaviour Support Plans (IBSPs) and deliver needs-based interventions.
- Behaviour Management: Monitor and record behaviour strategies, identifying trends to support learner development.
- Home and Community Engagement: Support the Home Learning Environment and maintain communication with families.
- Progress Tracking: Use creative assessment methods, track learner progress, and report outcomes for EHCP reviews.
- Team Collaboration: Work effectively within a team, provide crisis management support, and engage in professional development.
Special Requirements:
- Resilience: Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and in an emotionally challenging environment.
- Commitment: Passionate about the Forest School ethos, team-oriented, and dedicated to improving outcomes for learners.
This role requires a DBS.
If you’re enthusiastic about outdoor education and want to make a real difference, click apply to visit our website and learn more about joining our team!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,904.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person