Outdoor Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Taunton is seeking an enthusiastic Outdoor Education Learning Support Assistant to support students with outdoor education and practical activities.

You will work closely with teaching staff in the classroom and during outdoor sessions, helping young people build confidence, resilience and practical skills while promoting positive engagement with learning. Previous experience is welcome but not essential; the role suits those who enjoy outdoors, teamwork and helping

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Genuine interest in outdoor education and practical activities.
• Patience and supportive approach for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Support students during outdoor learning and practical activities.
• Help students develop confidence, independence and resilience.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required.
• Encourage positive engagement with learning and activities.
• Support students with behavioural, social and emotional needs.
• Help deliver outdoor learning and practical skills activities.

Skills

Experience with children

Outdoor education interest

Teamwork

Job description

Outdoor Education Learning Support Assistant – Taunton

Location: Taunton
Job Type: Full Time
Start Date: Asap

Teaching Personnel are looking for an enthusiastic, supportive and outdoors-focused Learning Support Assistant to join one of our partner settings in Taunton.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors and is passionate about helping young people develop their confidence, resilience and practical skills. The role will involve supporting students through a range of outdoor education, practical and experiential learning activities.

The Role

As an Outdoor Education Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to support students both in the classroom and during outdoor activities.

• Supporting students during outdoor learning and practical activities.
• Helping young people develop confidence, independence and resilience.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support where required.
• Encouraging positive engagement with learning and activities.
• Supporting students with behavioural, social and emotional needs.
• Helping deliver activities such as outdoor learning, environmental projects, teamwork exercises and practical skills.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Supporting students to overcome barriers to learning.
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging students to take responsibility.
• Working as part of a wider education team to ensure students receive appropriate support.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally:

• Have experience working with children or young people.
• Have a genuine interest in outdoor education, sport, practical activities or the environment.
• Be confident working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Have a patient, calm and supportive approach.
• Be able to build positive relationships with young people.
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Be reliable, adaptable and willing to get involved.
• Have an interest in supporting young people who may find traditional classroom environments challenging.

Previous experience in outdoor education is desirable but not essential. We are also keen to hear from candidates with backgrounds in youth work, sports coaching, outdoor pursuits, teaching assistance, care or similar environments.

Why Teaching Personnel?

• Full-time opportunity in Taunton.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Access to a wide range of education opportunities.
• Free CPD and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to develop experience within outdoor and alternative education.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Potential opportunities for longer‑term and permanent positions.

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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