Help Us Make outdoor learning fun
The Nature Nook at Frampton Farm is a place where young people can explore, play, and connect with nature in meaningful ways. We are seeking a compassionate, creative, and experienced SEN Session Leader to join our team and lead inclusive, sensory-rich outdoor sessions for children aged 6 to 14 years who are mainly home educated or have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
This is a unique opportunity to work on a real farm with friendly animals and horticultural area, offering nature education and therapeutic practice, making a real difference in the lives of children and families.
About the Role
As SEN Session Leader, you’ll plan and deliver small-group nature-based sessions tailored to children with a range of needs, including ASD, ADHD, sensory processing differences, and learning difficulties. You’ll work closely with families, carers, and our farm team to ensure sessions are welcoming, safe, and full of joy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and lead inclusive, engaging nature-based sessions tailored to children’s individual needs
- Foster a calm, supportive, and sensory-aware environment on-site at Frampton Farm
- Collaborate with parents / carers to adapt activities and communication styles
- Monitor and reflect on session outcomes and participant progress
- Ensure safeguarding, accessibility, and wellbeing remain central at all times
- Oversee and process AQA unit award scheme certification
About You:
- Experience working directly with children with SEND, ideally in educational, therapeutic, or outdoor settings
- A strong understanding of inclusive practice and sensory-friendly approaches
- Confident leading small groups and adapting activities in the moment
- Passionate about nature and the outdoors, with a creative and nurturing spirit
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., SEN, education, forest school, play therapy, social care) are a plus
- Will agree to an enhanced DBS check.
- Do safeguarding and first aid training.
What We Offer:
- A beautiful working environment on a working farm surrounded by animals and nature
- Supportive team and regular reflective practice opportunities
- Training and development in nature-based and inclusive approaches
- The chance to co-create a programme that grows with its community
To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and why this role speaks to you to [email protected] by 31st June 2025
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £12.50 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 14 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Special education: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/06/2025
Reference ID: Nature nook
Expected start date: 01/09/2025
