Outdoor Learning Mentor

SET Ltd; Tipner; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Career development

Job summary

SET Ltd is seeking an Outdoor Learning Mentor to help pupils reconnect with learning through practical, hands-on outdoor sessions across bushcraft, paddle sports, climbing and team-building activities. You will support pupils onsite and offsite, build safe, trusting relationships, and work with families and professionals to help each young person engage and progress.

The role emphasises safeguarding, resilience and positive behaviour support, with collaborative teamwork and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Experience delivering or supporting outdoor learning activities.
• Ability to support pupils with engagement and progress in classroom and outdoor settings.
• Strong safeguarding and child welfare awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers and instructors during outdoor and classroom activities.
• Work with pupils individually and in small groups to boost engagement and progress.
• Assist pupils in working towards targets in their plans.
• Deliver and supervise outdoor learning sessions and educational visits.
• Build trusting relationships to encourage participation and confidence.
• Support development of social, emotional and study skills.

Skills

Outdoor education

Behaviour support

Pupil engagement

Teamwork

Job description

When learning moves beyond the classroom and into the outdoors, something powerful happens. Confidence grows, barriers begin to fall, and young people start to see themselves in a more positive way. Our Adventure Learning team supports pupils who often find traditional education challenging or overwhelming. Many of the young people we work with may feel disengaged from school, have experienced barriers to attendance, or struggle with social, emotional and behavioural needs. For some, education hasn't yet been a place where they have felt successful or understood. This is where you come in. As an Outdoor Learning Mentor, you will play a key role in helping pupils reconnect with learning through practical, hands-on and outdoor experiences. Working alongside teachers and instructors, you will support pupils both onsite and in a wide range of offsite activities-from bushcraft and paddle sports to climbing and team-building sessions. You will help create opportunities for pupils to experience success in ways that feel meaningful and achievable to them. Because before progress can happen, young people need to feel safe, supported and valued. And when they do-those moments matter. A pupil engages when they previously felt withdrawn. A young person manages a situation calmly for the first time. Someone begins to believe they are capable of learning and change. That's the impact you'll have.

• Supporting teachers and instructors during outdoor and classroom-based learning activities
• Working with pupils individually and in small groups to support engagement, behaviour and progress
• Assisting pupils in working towards targets set out in their individual plans
• Helping to deliver and supervise outdoor learning sessions and educational visits
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage participation and confidence
• Supporting the development of social, emotional and study skills
• Working with families, carers and external professionals to support each young person holistically, Passionate about supporting young people through practical and outdoor learning approaches
• Patient, empathetic and able to build trust with pupils who may feel disengaged or unsure
• Calm and resilient, with the ability to respond positively to challenging situations
• Adaptable and flexible, able to work across different environments and activities
• A positive role model who encourages confidence,independenceand resilience
• A strong teamplayer who works well with colleagues and external partners
• Committed to supporting pupils with a wide range of needs, including SEMH and SEND
• Organised and responsible, with a strong focus on safeguarding,safetyand wellbeing
• Motivated by supporting small but meaningful steps of progress in young people's lives
• The opportunity to develop your career in a School and Southern Education Trust, a growing Trust where our values are kindness, collaboration and creativity.
• The chance to make a huge difference in the lives of young people, one small victory at a time.
• Comprehensive support, Induction and training package
• We're a supportive team who'll have your back during the good, the bad, and the "Did that really just happen?" moments.
• Professional development opportunities because we're all about helping you grow, both as a person and in your ability to juggle six things at once!
• You will be part of an inclusive and collaborative team that, no matter what the challenge may be, are ready to face it head on and are committed to seeing it through.
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same and every day makes a difference!