Forest School Learning Support Assistant

The Outdoors Group Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Outdoors Group School in Devon seeks a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to support learners with SEMH and ASD in a woodland setting, delivering project-based learning and personalised SEMH curriculum.

You will work collaboratively with staff, differentiating tasks and preparing tailored resources while monitoring progress and EHCP targets. A DBS check is required, and the role emphasizes safeguarding and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Primary / Secondary Pastoral, Curriculum, Assessment and Welfare support.
• Teaching and learning skills with a commitment to critical reflection and professional development.
• Pastoral skills with a high emphasis on solution focussed.
• A learner focussed approach and ability to differentiate and create bespoke opportunities according to learner needs.
• Successful recent experience of working with Primary or Secondary learners with SEMH difficulties and ASD/PDA.
• Excellent behaviour management and knowledge of needs-based education.
• Ability to differentiate and extend learning opportunities using different learning pathways.
• Creativity and versatility, engaging learners by creating resources and using identified strategies to support their needs.
• Reflective and responsive to the needs of learner, recognising potential barriers to learning and seeking to overcome these.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivery of school project based learning.
• Support learning across all curriculum elements: Literacy, Numeracy, SEMH, PHSE, Forest Skills, STEM, Physical and Creative, through the implementation and delivery of our personalised SEMH curriculum and project-based learning.
• Preparing and differentiating resources.
• Complete and maintain individual learning pathways records and ensure all learners are aware of their next steps.
• Ensure opportunities to meet EHCP targets.
• Utilise the accelerated reader programme.
• Provide written reports for other colleagues / professionals (eg prior to EHCP review meetings).
• Ensure opportunities are provided for learners within their individual learning style.
• Use creative ways to assess and record progress.
• Contribute to individual IBSPs, & APDRs.
• Contact with home.
• Complete registers and monitor attendance and absences.
• Assess and plan next steps for learners in the assigned tutor group using the Individual Behaviour Support Plans, incorporating SEMH development.
• Plan and source additional support for assigned to promote grown and personal development.
• Lead on pastoral or curriculum needs for assigned tutor group, provide crisis management and needs based support for assigned learners.
• Engage in staff supervision and appraisal process.
• Engage in critical reflective practice and participate in CPD opportunities, developing and sharing ideas and best practice for training and delivery.
• Ensure that learners experience a supportive and positive staff team at all times.
• Ensure that you play alongside learners for at least two hours a week to experience a supportive and positive place of learning for all

Skills

Pastoral support

Curriculum knowledge

Assessment & welfare

Teaching skills

Differentiation

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Reflective practice

Communication

Education

GCSEs A-C

Job description

The Outdoors Group School in Devon seeks a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to support learners with SEMH and ASD in a woodland setting, delivering project-based learning and personalised SEMH curriculum.

You will work collaboratively with staff, differentiating tasks and preparing tailored resources while monitoring progress and EHCP targets. A DBS check is required, and the role emphasizes safeguarding and inclusivity.