Graduate Academic Coach – Outdoor Education

Step Into Teaching Limited; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Into Teaching is seeking a proactive Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Woking, Surrey, supporting students aged 10-16. You'll work alongside experienced teachers, delivering targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions, and help students build confidence, independence and learning skills through Outdoor Education and Physical Education activities.

This placement offers hands-on school experience and training through our pre-teacher programme, with DBS clearance on

Qualifications

• Degree in Outdoor Education or a closely related subject.
• Genuine interest in education and outdoor learning.
• Willingness to learn and support SEND and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored classroom support alongside teachers.
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions.
• Support across the Outdoor Education and Physical Education curriculum.
• Encourage participation in outdoor activities and teamwork.

Skills

Outdoor Education

Physical Education

Teaching support

Student engagement

Education

Outdoor Education degree

2:2 or above

Job description

Calling all Outdoor Education and Physical Education Graduates interested in education, SEND and supporting young people!

Are you an Outdoor Education or Physical Education graduate looking to gain meaningful, hands‑on experience in a school environment? Do you have a passion for the outdoors, physical activity and helping young people develop their confidence, resilience and life skills?

This exciting opportunity is based within a specialist SEN school in Woking, supporting students aged 10-16 with dyslexia and associated needs, including Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and ADHD.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside experienced teachers and specialist staff, providing tailored classroom support and delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions to help students develop their confidence, independence and learning skills. With opportunities to support across the Outdoor Education and Physical Education curriculum, you can bring your practical knowledge and enthusiasm into the school environment, encouraging students to engage in physical activity, develop teamwork and explore the benefits of outdoor learning.

This is an excellent opportunity to put your degree into practice, gaining valuable school-based experience while building skills for future careers in Teaching, Outdoor Education, Physical Education, Sports Development, Youth Work or SEND.

Throughout your placement, Step Into Teaching will provide ongoing guidance, training and support through our pre-teacher training programme.

Who are Step Into Teaching?

We are a pre-teacher training programme designed to support and encourage graduates like yourself to explore a career in education.

We provide practical, school-based experience that offers an essential foundation for a successful career in teaching, educational psychology, counselling or wider SEND support.

Through your placement, you will gain valuable experience working with young people, develop transferable skills and gain a better understanding of whether a future career in education is right for you.

The opportunity:

• A specialist SEN school in Woking, Surrey
• Supporting students aged 10-16
• Full-time role: Monday - Friday
• Term-time only
• £500 - £530
• Classroom-based support, alongside 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Opportunities to support teaching and learning across the Outdoor Education and Physical Education curriculum
• Encourage participation in outdoor activities, teamwork and practical learning experiences
• Work alongside experienced teachers and specialist practitioners
• Develop practical experience relevant to Teaching, Outdoor Education and SEND careers
• Make a meaningful difference to young people's confidence, independence and personal development

For this role, the ideal graduate will:

• Hold a degree in Outdoor Education or a closely related subject, with a 2:2 or above.
• Have a genuine interest in education, outdoor learning and supporting young people's development.
• Be enthusiastic about encouraging participation in physical activity, outdoor pursuits and practical learning.
• Be confident motivating young people and helping them develop teamwork, communication and resilience.
• Be patient, empathetic and approachable, with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Be resilient, adaptable and motivated to help young people overcome barriers to learning.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to take direction while also showing initiative when required.
• Have a reflective and proactive approach to supporting individual learning needs.

Previous experience working with children or young people is advantageous but not essential. A willingness to learn and a genuine passion for supporting students are what matter most.

So, are you ready to put your degree into practice, take learning beyond the classroom and inspire young people to discover their potential?

Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We aim, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within 5 working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.