Forest School Tutor (SEMH/ASD) – Term-Time

The Outdoors Group Ltd; South Brent; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Outdoors Group Ltd is seeking a dedicated staff member to support learners with SEMH and ASD in an outdoor woodland setting, delivering project-based learning and pastoral care. The role requires flexibility, resilience and the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.

All posts require DBS and references; a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare, with experience in differentiated teaching and recording learner progress in line with EHCP targets.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pastoral, curriculum, assessment and welfare support.
• Teaching and learning skills with a commitment to critical reflection and professional development.
• Pastoral skills with a focus on solution-focused approaches.
• Learner-centred approach with ability to differentiate and create bespoke opportunities.
• Recent experience with Primary or Secondary learners with SEMH and ASD/PDA.
• Excellent behaviour management and needs-based education.
• Ability to differentiate and extend learning opportunities using multiple paths.
• Creativity and versatility to engage learners with tailored resources.
• Reflective and responsive to learner needs and barriers to learning.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver project-based learning.
• Support learning across curriculum elements: Literacy, Numeracy, SEMH, PSHE, Forest Skills, STEM, Physical and Creative, through personalised SEMH curriculum and project-based learning.
• Prepare and differentiate resources.
• Complete and maintain individual learning pathways records and communicate next steps to learners.
• Ensure opportunities to meet EHCP targets.
• Utilise accelerated reader programme.
• Provide written reports for colleagues and professionals (e.g., EHCP meetings).
• Lead on pastoral or curriculum needs for tutor group, provide crisis management and support.
• Engage in CPD and appraisal processes.

Skills

Pastoral support

Differentiation

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Outdoor environment experience

Education

5 GCSEs grade A-C or equivalent

Willingness to undergo training

Job description

The Outdoors Group Ltd is seeking a dedicated staff member to support learners with SEMH and ASD in an outdoor woodland setting, delivering project-based learning and pastoral care. The role requires flexibility, resilience and the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.

All posts require DBS and references; a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare, with experience in differentiated teaching and recording learner progress in line with EHCP targets.