Outdoor Learning Support Assistant - Part Time

Bridgwater & Taunton College; Four Forks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational provision in England is seeking a motivated Outdoor Learning Support Assistant to work part-time with vulnerable children. This role requires flexibility, a child-centred approach, and the passion to support children in their learning. The successful candidate will help deliver activities across key stages and contribute to a supportive team atmosphere. Experience in educational or SEND settings is desirable but not essential. A generous benefits package, including a strong pension contribution and employee rewards, is offered.

Benefits

Investor in People

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

On-site gyms

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for working with vulnerable children.
• Ability to handle confidentiality.
• Desirable to have experience in a school or SEND provision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver activities to children across KS1-3.
• Support children in achieving their full potential.

Skills

Child-centred approach

Flexibility

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Passion for working with children

Job description

Apex Outdoor Learning Support Assistant

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 (6.75hrs Tues, Weds, Thurs), 39 weeks per year (Term-time plus Inset Days). 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 offsite 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
• Has 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.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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 reassignment, 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.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: BTCT Point 3 to 4, starting at Point 3. Actual starting salary £11,570.25 per annum, Our employees benefit from a generous local government pension scheme plus an Employee Rewards scheme High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre.

• 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
• Employee Assistance Programme
• high work‑life balance focus
• flexible arrangements including part‑time hours and/or job shares

If you are passionate about making a difference for vulnerable children and young people, and feel inspired to become part of an inclusive team, we welcome your application. 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.