SEMH Outdoor Learning Support Assistant

Pink Tile Education; Billingshurst; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A stunning specialist SEMH school seeks a passionate Learning Support Assistant focused on outdoor education. You'll support boys aged 6–18, fostering their development through nature-based activities in a picturesque setting. This temp-to-perm role involves engaging outdoor sessions that enhance resilience and self-regulation.

Benefits

Outstanding facilities for both students and staff

Incredible support from the school and Pink Tile Education

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Forest School or outdoor activity instruction.
• Confidence leading or supporting outdoor sessions.
• Valid driver’s license essential due to location.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs through outdoor sessions.
• Plan and deliver nature-based activities and experiential learning.
• Work closely with team to foster a nurturing environment.

Skills

Outdoor Education

Resilience Building

Self-regulation Support

Education

Forest School Leader Certification

Job description

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Job Title: Learning Support Assistant – SEMH School (Outdoor/Forest School Focus)

Location: Between Horsham & Billingshurst

Hours: Monday 8:30am – 5:00pm, Tuesday to Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm

Salary: £127 per day (Temp) | £26,270 (Perm)

Contract: Temp to Perm (12 weeks via Pink Tile, then permanent)

Are you passionate about the outdoors and eager to use your Forest School or outdoor instructor experience to support young people with SEMH needs?

We are working with a truly stunning specialist SEMH school situated in a beautiful rural setting between Horsham and Billingshurst. The school supports boys aged 6–18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, offering them a nurturing and engaging environment that values outdoor learning and holistic development.

About The Role

• Full-time Learning Support Assistant with a strong emphasis on outdoor education, nature-based activities, and experiential learning
• Ideal for those with Forest School Leader, Bushcraft, or Outdoor Instructor backgrounds
• Support pupils in developing resilience, self-regulation, and engagement through structured outdoor sessions
• Work alongside a dedicated team who value creativity, patience, and a passion for alternative approaches to learning
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Extensive experience in Forest School or outdoor activity instruction
• Confidence leading or supporting outdoor sessions, regardless of the weather!
• A valid driver’s license – essential due to the school’s location
• A nurturing, calm and consistent presence to support young people with additional needs
  
  

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Work in a picturesque setting with outstanding facilities for both students and staff
• Be part of a school that values outdoor learning as a key part of their therapeutic and educational approach
• Temp-to-perm pathway with a permanent salary of approx. £26,270
• Incredible support from both the school and Pink Tile Education throughout your journey
  
  

If you’re an experienced Forest School leader or outdoor instructor who wants to make a lasting impact on young people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today through Pink Tile Education to start your next rewarding adventure.

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Education, Other, and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education, Higher Education, and Education

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