Outdoor Learning Instructor

Freedom Recruitment Capital; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation is looking for a passionate Outdoor Learning Instructor to support students with special educational needs through meaningful outdoor experiences. The role involves delivering sessions that cater to students' various needs, fostering their social and academic development in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Access to high-quality training

Supportive staff team

Opportunities for innovation in outdoor learning environments

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Background in outdoor education or similar.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging outdoor learning sessions.
• Support individual pupils with varying needs.
• Maintain a safe outdoor environment with risk assessments.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Adaptability

Nurturing

Education

Forest School Leader Level 3

Outdoor First Aid

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Job Title: Outdoor Learning Instructor


Location: Knutsford, Cheshire

School Type: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) School

Contract Type: Full time


Salary: £24k to £28k

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:

We are looking for a passionate and creative Outdoor Learning Instructor to join our dedicated team at a specialist SEND school in Knutsford. This is a unique opportunity to help pupils with a range of additional needs thrive through meaningful outdoor learning experiences.

The successful candidate will deliver outdoor sessions that support students' social, emotional, physical, and academic development in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver engaging, safe, and inclusive outdoor learning sessions tailored to the needs of pupils with SEND.

Use nature and outdoor activities to promote confidence, independence, and teamwork.

Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and support staff to integrate outdoor learning with wider educational goals.

Create and maintain a safe outdoor environment and ensure all activities are risk-assessed.

Support individual pupils with varying needs, including autism, social and emotional difficulties, and complex learning needs.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Experience working with children or young people with SEND (essential).

A background in outdoor education, forest school, or similar (desirable qualifications include Forest School Leader Level 3, outdoor first aid).

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Patience, adaptability, and a nurturing approach.

A strong understanding of safeguarding and health & safety in an outdoor setting.

The ability to inspire and motivate pupils through practical, hands-on learning.

What We Offer:

A welcoming, supportive, and committed staff team.

Access to high-quality training and continuous professional development.

Well-resourced outdoor learning environments and opportunities for innovation.

A chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of young people with additional needs

Apply today

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