Outdoor Learning Support Assistant

Monarch Education; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment provider in the UK seeks an Outdoor Learning Support Assistant in Bristol. The role involves supporting children with additional needs in a dynamic outdoor educational environment. Candidates should have experience in special educational needs (SEN) settings and a passion for helping children achieve their full potential. This full-time position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference while working collaboratively with staff and pupils.

Benefits

Free Safeguarding training

Refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus

Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience working with young people, ideally within an SEN setting.
• Passionate about supporting and inspiring children to reach their full potential.
• Experience supporting children or adults with additional needs such as ASC or ADHD.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and fellow support staff in daily classroom operations.
• Assist children during lessons to facilitate engagement.
• Implement behaviour management strategies for positive behaviour.

Skills

Experience in SEN settings

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Proactive attitude

Sports coaching background

Job description

Outdoor Learning Support Assistant

Area: Henbury, Bristol

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 8:15 am - 4:45 pm)

Full-Time only

Start Date: ASAP/January 2026

Monarch Education, part of Affinity Workforce, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join a beautiful Steiner School in the Henbury area of Bristol. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and SEMH Behavioural needs.

Job Overview

In this role you'll be working as an Outdoor Learning Support Assistant, working closely with class teachers and other support staff to provide tailored support to pupils with ASC, ADHD and SEMH and related needs.

The school is based on 18 acres of land, which includes a farm, arts and crafts, amazing outdoor facilities and is a dynamic outdoor school like no other. The school is looking for staff who are happy to get their hands dirty, working collaboratively in small groups. Your role will be pivotal in creating a supportive, inclusive environment that fosters positive learning experiences and personal development for each child.

The school will provide safeguarding and prevent training to support you in the role, in addition, free school lunches (prepared and cooked at the school) are an added bonus!

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and fellow support staff in the daily running of the classroom and activities
• Assist children during lessons, activities, and playtimes to facilitate engagement and participation
• Implement behaviour management strategies to support positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Deliver tailored 1:1 or small group interventions to meet individual learning goals
• Collect and maintain evidence of children's work to support ongoing assessment and planning
• Support children with communication, sensory, and emotional needs, encouraging independence and confidence

Person Specification

• Must have previous experience working with young people, ideally within an SEN setting
• Highly organised with excellent communication skills
• Passionate about supporting and inspiring children to reach their full potential
• Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, patient approach
• Experience supporting children or adults with additional needs such as ASC, ADHD, or similar conditions
• Knowledge of Makaton, sign language, or alternative communication methods is desirable but not essential
• A proactive attitude with a flexible and caring approach to supporting children's individual needs
• Sports coach background

Requirements

• A genuine interest in SEN and supporting pupils with additional needs
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Resilience, patience, and a positive attitude towards challenging situations
• Willingness to learn new skills and strategies to support SEND students

How to Register

Select apply, email your CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch with you regarding your application, or call the office on 01179382100 and ask for Ali.

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education

• leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
• opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• free Safeguarding training
• refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Important Information

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities - Monarch
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.