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Outdoor Learning Support Assistant

  1. SEND Support
  2. Devon
Date posted : 29/01/26
  1. Full Time
£90 - 100 per day

Job description

Outdoor Learning Support Assistant – South Brent
Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm | Outdoor-Based Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and resilient Outdoor Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming setting in South Brent, supporting children through hands-on, nature-based learning.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors and is passionate about helping young people engage with education through practical, active experiences. Every day is different, with learning taking place entirely outside.

Role Overview:

  • Supporting pupils during daily outdoor learning sessions

  • Assisting with nature-based activities such as forest school learning, exploration, teamwork tasks, and practical skills

  • Encouraging engagement, confidence, and positive behaviour through outdoor education

  • Supporting pupils with additional needs in a non-traditional learning environment

  • Helping to create a safe, structured, and inclusive outdoor setting

  • Building positive and consistent relationships with pupils

Key Requirements:

  • Experience working with children or young people (essential)

  • A passion for outdoor learning and alternative education

  • Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

  • Calm, adaptable, and proactive approach

  • Ability to support pupils with emotional, behavioural, or additional learning needs

  • Forest School or outdoor learning experience desirable (but not essential)

Working Hours:

  • Monday to Friday

  • 8:30am – 4:00pm

  • Term-time only

Why This Role?

  • A varied and rewarding position where no two days are the same

  • Opportunity to support children who thrive in outdoor learning environments

  • Work within a supportive and experienced team

  • Make a genuine difference through creative and practical education

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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