Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Outdoor Learning Pathway Lead - Fixed Term

Sandwich Infant; Longfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small class sizes

Excellent staff support

Childcare vouchers

Employee Assistance programme

Supportive team

Creative curriculum

CPD opportunities

Apprenticeship routes

Job summary

Rowhill School is seeking a dedicated practitioner to support a small group of up to six pupils on the Orchard Outdoor Learning Pathway. You will work closely with teachers, Speech and Language Therapist, Play Therapist and Occupational Health Therapist to plan engaging learning experiences.

You will be the key adult for the group, creating a safe, nurturing environment where pupils develop resilience, confidence, emotional regulation and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience with children and young people with SEND or SEMH is advantageous.
• Commitment to improving life chances for vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for a small group of up to six pupils on the Orchard Outdoor Learning Pathway.
• Coordinate and deliver engaging learning experiences with teachers and therapists.
• Act as the key adult for the group, creating a safe, nurturing environment.
• Support pupils in developing resilience, confidence, emotional regulation and independence.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to non-conventional teaching approaches.

Skills

Patience

Caring nature

Outdoor learning

SEND/SEMH support

Team collaboration

Job description

What are our pupils looking for?

1. Someone who enjoys being outdoors and likes working with animals.
2. Someone who is patient, caring and understands that everyone learns differently.
3. Someone who can teach us practical skills and help us succeed.
4. Someone who enjoys active learning such as cooking, growing things, building projects and outdoor adventures.
5. Someone who genuinely cares about us and wants to see us succeed.
6. Someone who can help us feel confident and proud of ourselves and can help us learn in non-conventional ways and support us in recording our learning and progress.
7. Someone who understands or is willing to learn about Autism, ADHD and mental health

Our support team Speech and Language Therapist, Play Therapist and Occupational Health Therapist.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for a small group of up to six pupils accessing our Orchard Outdoor Learning Pathway. Working closely with teachers, therapists, families and external providers, you will coordinate and deliver engaging learning experiences.

You will act as the key adult for the group, creating a safe and nurturing environment where pupils can develop resilience, confidence, emotional regulation and independence.

You do not need previous special school experience, although experience of working with children and young people with SEND or SEMH would be advantageous. What is essential is a commitment to improving life chances for vulnerable young people, a willingness to learn and a passion for practical and outdoor learning.

A full UK driving licence is essential and applicants willing to obtain a minibus licence would be particularly welcomed.

What we can offer you:

• Small class sizes (6-9 per class)
• Excellent staff support package.
• Childcare vouchers.
• Employee Assistance programme.
• A supportive team who work together and support each other.
• A creative and engaging curriculum with opportunities for innovation.
• Great CPD opportunities and commitment to developing professional practice relating promoting mental and emotional fitness. A commitment from Leadership to promote and support innovation. Funded pathways into teaching available for graduates as part of the on-going CPD program.
• Apprenticeship routes for staff wishing to undertake professional qualifications.

As part of KCSIE 2025 all applicants will be subject on on-line searches. Applicants must be able to form and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries with children, young people and other vulnerable adults. Applicants should have the ability to understand the difficulties and pressures associated with caring for children/vulnerable adults and demonstrate appropriate coping mechanisms.

As a thriving and diverse school, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong.

Rowhill School is committed to promoting the safeguarding of children. Please note that this position requires an enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks will be carried out prior to appointment.