QOE Activity Leader and Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Taunton; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in outdoor education is seeking a dynamic Outdoor Education Leader and Support Worker in Taunton. This role involves planning and delivering bespoke outdoor education programs for children and young people with additional needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in youth engagement and a passion for empowering young individuals in various environments.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Ability to deliver outdoor education programmes.
• Flexible and committed to empowering young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of outdoor education packages.
• Ensure safe and stimulating environments for young people.
• Engage and motivate young people of varying needs.

Skills

Communication

Youth engagement

Outdoor education

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QOE Activity Leader and Support Worker, Taunton

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Empower Family Group

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

Quantock Outdoor Education is an alternative education provision delivering high quality learning and outdoor experiences to children and young people with additional learning needs and/or emotional and behavioural difficulties. Our skilled team devise and deliver bespoke learning programmes designed specifically to support the needs of our vulnerable young people and work closely with schools across the Southwest to deliver an all-inclusive education provision. We place our young people at the centre of what we do and aim to make the National Curriculum accessible to all.

We are looking for a dynamic youth support worker specialising in outdoor learning to join our growing team. You will have experience of working with children and young people and delivering a range of outdoor education programmes. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, that can positively engage and motivate young people, irrespective of their level of needs.

You will be responsible for and lead in the planning and delivery of bespoke outdoor education packages for a range of age groups and needs, ensuring the provision of safe, healthy, and stimulating environments.

We seek a flexible and committed individual, passionate about empowering children and young people. Work locations include offices, classrooms, and outdoor environments.

The role of Outdoor Education Leader and Support Worker is often term-time, supporting schools between 08:30 and 16:30, Monday to Friday, but this may vary depending on the needs of the business and holiday programmes.

For more information, please visit our website.

Salary: £25,185 per annum.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check for child and adult workforce with barred list checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings that are not protected (not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2023).

We do not offer Sponsorship.