Salary: £23,481 per year

Job term: Permanent, Term Time- 40 weeks per year

Hours: 37.5

Location: South Brent

The Outdoors School is built around a unique, nature-based curriculum that combines traditional learning with hands-on, outdoor activities. We’re looking for a Woodland Learning Support Assistant to help students build practical skills, work collaboratively, and grow through creative challenges in the outdoors.

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!
• Staff Welfare Officers
• 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:

• 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.
• Safeguarding and Wellbeing: Ensure a safe, supportive environment, actively safeguarding learner welfare.
• 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.

This role requires a DBS.

If you’re enthusiastic about outdoor education and want to make a real difference, click here to apply via our website and learn more about joining our team!

Closing date: 24th November 2024