At a Glance
- Tasks: Support outdoor learning and help students develop practical skills in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Specialist school focused on innovative education for vulnerable young people.
- Benefits: Small class sizes, excellent support, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Creative curriculum with pathways into teaching and strong team support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while enjoying outdoor adventures and hands-on learning.
- Qualifications: Passion for education, experience with SEND is a plus, and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
What are our pupils looking for?
- Someone who enjoys being outdoors and likes working with animals.
- Someone who is patient, caring and understands that everyone learns differently.
- Someone who can teach us practical skills and help us succeed.
- Someone who enjoys active learning such as cooking, growing things, building projects and outdoor adventures.
- Someone who genuinely cares about us and wants to see us succeed.
- Someone who can help us feel confident and proud of ourselves and can help us learn in non-conventional ways and support us in recording our learning and progress.
- Someone who understands or is willing to learn about Autism, ADHD and mental health.
Our support team includes a Speech and Language Therapist, Play Therapist and Occupational Health Therapist.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for a small group of up to six pupils accessing our Orchard Outdoor Learning Pathway. Working closely with teachers, therapists, families and external providers, you will coordinate and deliver engaging learning experiences. You will act as the key adult for the group, creating a safe and nurturing environment where pupils can develop resilience, confidence, emotional regulation and independence.
You do not need previous special school experience, although experience of working with children and young people with SEND or SEMH would be advantageous. What is essential is a commitment to improving life chances for vulnerable young people, a willingness to learn and a passion for practical and outdoor learning.
A full UK driving licence is essential and applicants willing to obtain a minibus licence would be particularly welcomed.
What we can offer you:
- Small class sizes (6-9 per class)
- Excellent staff support package.
- Employee Assistance programme.
- A supportive team who work together and support each other.
- A creative and engaging curriculum with opportunities for innovation.
- Great CPD opportunities and commitment to developing professional practice relating to promoting mental and emotional fitness.
- A commitment from Leadership to promote and support innovation.
- Funded pathways into teaching available for graduates as part of the on-going CPD program.
- Apprenticeship routes for staff wishing to undertake professional qualifications.
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