Outdoor Education Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Exeter; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Unique environment

Specialist outdoor education exposure

Supportive team

Job summary

Senploy in Exeter is seeking an enthusiastic Outdoor Education Teaching Assistant to support pupils through hands-on, practical, and nature-based learning experiences. This role embraces learning beyond the classroom and thrives in outdoor environments where every day is different.

You will work with children and young people, providing 1:1 and small group support, help deliver engaging sessions, encourage teamwork and emotional regulation, and assist with preparing resources.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (education, care, youth work, outdoor settings).
• Confident, calm, and adaptable.
• Genuine passion for outdoor learning and active education.
• Resilient and able to manage behaviour positively.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Physically active and comfortable working outdoors year‑round.
• Holds an Enhanced DBS (or is willing to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during outdoor and experiential learning activities.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support, particularly for learners with additional needs.
• Help deliver engaging, practical sessions that build confidence and resilience.
• Encourage teamwork, independence, and emotional regulation.
• Support positive behaviour strategies in active environments.
• Assist with preparing resources and ensuring outdoor activities are safe and inclusive.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Skills

Experience with children or young peo

Calm and adaptable

Outdoor learning passion

Resilience

Independent and team player

Physical fitness for outdoor work

Enhanced DBS

Job description

A specialist educational provision in Exeter is seeking an enthusiastic and resilient Outdoor Education Teaching Assistant to support pupils through hands‑on, practical, and nature‑based learning experiences.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who believes that learning doesn't only happen in a classroom - and who thrives in active, outdoor environments where every day is different.

As an Outdoor Education Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils during outdoor and experiential learning activities
• Provide 1:1 and small group support, particularly for learners with additional needs
• Help deliver engaging, practical sessions that build confidence and resilience
• Encourage teamwork, independence, and emotional regulation
• Support positive behaviour strategies in active environments
• Assist with preparing resources and ensuring outdoor activities are safe and inclusive
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions

You’ll play a key role in helping young people re‑engage with education through meaningful, real‑world learning experiences.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people (education, care, youth work, outdoor settings)
• Is confident, calm, and adaptable
• Has a genuine passion for outdoor learning and active education
• Is resilient and able to manage behaviour positively
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Is physically active and comfortable working outdoors year‑round
• Holds an Enhanced DBS (or is willing to obtain one)

Experience supporting pupils with SEN, SEMH, or additional needs is highly desirable.

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.15 per hour
• Unique and rewarding working environment
• Opportunity to gain specialist experience in outdoor and alternative education
• Supportive and welcoming team
• The chance to make a genuine impact on young people’s confidence and engagement

The setting is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate background checks.

Ready to support learning beyond the classroom?