Outdoor Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Didworthy; On-site; GBP 16,380 - 19,110; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

CPD & professional development

Long-term opportunities with potential

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in South Brent is seeking an Outdoor Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist education setting from September 2026. In this role you will support children with additional needs through outdoor and practical learning experiences, helping them build confidence, resilience and life skills.

You’ll work Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, with a focus on safety and positive learning environments.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational, childcare, youth work or support setting.
• A passion for outdoor learning and active education.
• A calm, patient and positive approach to supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is desirable due to the location.
• Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in outdoor learning activities.
• Encourage engagement through practical, hands-on learning both on and off-site.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Support students with social, emotional and behavioural needs where required.
• Work Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm.

Skills

SEN support

Outdoor learning

Calm approach

Communication

Teamwork

Driving licence

Job description

Outdoor Learning Support Assistant - Full Time | September Start | South Brent

Location: South Brent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full Time

Teaching Personnel is seeking an enthusiastic and resilient Outdoor Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist education setting in South Brent from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support children and young people with additional needs through outdoor and practical learning experiences. If you enjoy being active, building positive relationships, and helping young people develop confidence and life skills, this could be the perfect role for you.

The Role

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in outdoor learning activities.
• Encourage engagement through practical, hands‑on learning both on and off‑site.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Support students with social, emotional and behavioural needs where required.
• Work Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational, childcare, youth work or support setting.
• A passion for outdoor learning and active education.
• A calm, patient and positive approach to supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is desirable due to the location.
• Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm.

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant.
• Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's education and wellbeing.
• Long-term opportunities with the potential to secure a permanent position.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and you enjoy supporting young people through outdoor education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join Teaching Personnel for a September start.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education. This may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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