SEN - Outdoor Education
9 days ago
East Grinstead
Outdoor Education Instructor • Annual Salary: £25,000 to £27,000, • Location: Rural Hassocks Day-to-day of the role: • Facilitate outdoor learning activities that complement the National Curriculum, helping students engage with their environment and learn through exploration., • Support students in developing practical skills, environmental awareness, and a connection with nature., • Assist in planning and delivering structured outdoor lessons, which may include activities like hiking, gardening, wildlife observation, and basic survival skills., • Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive outdoor learning environment., • Work closely with teachers, therapists, and families to ensure consistent support and integration of outdoor education into the students' overall learning plans., • Experience working with children or young people, ideally those with SEMH or other special educational needs, in an outdoor setting., • Strong understanding of the benefits of outdoor education and ability to apply these in a way that meets the needs of students with additional learning needs., • Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work flexibly and creatively., • Commitment to safeguarding, professional development, and continuous learning., • A genuine passion for outdoor education and helping young people grow and succeed., • Relevant qualifications in outdoor education or environmental sciences are desirable but not essential., • GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade A–C or equivalent)., • Competitive salary., • Term-time only schedule for better work-life balance., • Supportive team culture with ongoing training and development in outdoor educational practices. Interested in the Outdoor Education Teaching Assistant role? Please apply with an up-to-date CV to be considered. We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to our innovative team!