Alternative Provisions Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational organization is seeking a passionate SEN Support Worker in Taunton, Somerset. The role involves supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, delivering engaging outdoor learning sessions, and promoting their emotional resilience. Ideal candidates will have experience working with SEMH students and strong communication skills. This full-time, permanent position offers competitive pay rates and opportunities for professional development in a supportive school environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Full training and ongoing CPD

Opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives

Team Teach Training

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Ability to conduct outdoor learning sessions.
• Understanding of trauma-informed strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs to engage in learning.
• Deliver small-group outdoor learning sessions.
• Lead enterprise projects to develop real-world skills.
• Assist with alternative education pathways.
• Use trauma-informed strategies to promote wellbeing.

Skills

Experience working with young people with SEMH needs

Ability to lead engaging outdoor and alternative learning activities

Strong communication skills

Calm, solution-focused approach

Understanding of relational and trauma-informed practice

Education

Forest School qualification

First Aid training

Job description

SEN Support Worker (SEMH - Outdoor & Alternative Provision)

Location: Taunton, Somerset

Contract: Full-time / Permanent

Pay: £14.66 per hour PAYE or £16.14 per hour Umbrella

Prospero Teaching are recruiting for a SEN Support Worker on behalf of one of our local Secondary Schools in Taunton. Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you enjoy outdoor learning and creative approaches to education? We have an exciting opportunity for a SEN Support Worker to join a forward-thinking secondary school in Taunton.

About the Role

You will:

• Support students with SEMH needs to engage in learning and build emotional resilience.
• Deliver small-group outdoor learning sessions, including gardening, horticulture, and Forest School activities.
• Lead enterprise projects such as plant sales and crafts, helping students develop real-world skills.
• Assist with alternative education pathways and accredited learning (AQA Unit Award Scheme).
• Use trauma-informed strategies to promote positive behaviour and wellbeing.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with young people with SEMH needs.
• Ability to lead engaging outdoor and alternative learning activities.
• Strong communication skills and a calm, solution-focused approach.
• Understanding of relational and trauma-informed practice.

Desirable: Forest School qualification, experience with UAS, First Aid training.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates.
• Full training and ongoing CPD.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives.
• Team Teach Training

Apply today to join a supportive team and help shape positive futures!