Outdoor Learning Support Assistant - Part Time

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational organization in Cannington is seeking a part-time Outdoor Learning Support Assistant to enrich the lives of students aged 5-16. This role involves working with a committed team to deliver activities and provide tailored support. The ideal candidate will be child-centred and self-motivated with a passion for helping young people. With 20.25 hours a week during term-time, this position offers a salary starting at £11,570.25 and various benefits, including a generous pension scheme and support for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous local government pension

Employee Rewards scheme

High Street discounts

Staff Wellbeing centre

Flexibility in working hours

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school or within SEND provision is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and be inclusive.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver activities to children across KS1-3.
• Work effectively in a team to support children.
• Provide child-centred approach to learning.

Skills

Flexible approach

Child-centred

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Passion for working with children

Job description

Outdoor Learning Support Assistant - Part Time

Apex Meadows is a unique provision based in Cannington, providing education, support and therapeutic services to vulnerable students aged 5-16. With a small‑holding, Forest School provision and access to both nearby local beaches and the Quantock Hills, we provide bespoke provision for the young people in our care.

Part time - 20.25 hours per week (6.75 hrs Tues, Weds, Thurs), 39 weeks per year (Term‑time plus Inset Days)

Salary: BTCT Point 3 to 4, starting at Point 3. Actual starting salary £11,570.25 per annum

Location - Cannington, Somerset

Apex Meadows is part of The Bridgwater and Taunton College Trust (BTCT), an inclusive, forward‑thinking organisation committed to ensuring Every Child Achieves. Apex Meadows is our new provision designed to provide individualised high‑quality curriculum and intervention to meet the needs of students, as well as providing early group interventions.

Having only opened in January 2025, the successful candidate will be part of the newly established team based in this innovative off‑site provision, working alongside our existing Apex sites and teams. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated individual who wants to make a difference to the lives of children and young people, working within a team which aims to support children reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will:

• Help deliver activities to children across KS1-3
• Be child‑centred in their approach.
• Have a flexible approach and be able to work effectively in a team
• Be positive, inclusive and understand the importance of confidentiality
• Be self‑motivated and able to use own initiative
• Have a passion to work with and make a difference to the lives of children and young people.

Previous experience of working in a school and/or within SEND provision is desirable, but not essential.

Our employees benefit from a generous local government pension scheme plus an Employee Rewards scheme. High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 4th January 2026

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge, skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all‑year round staff, on‑site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work‑life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part‑time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under‑represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reasignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.