At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead outdoor learning experiences and support pupils in practical skills and personal development.
- Company: A diverse school dedicated to nurturing vulnerable young people and promoting inclusivity.
- Benefits: Small class sizes, excellent support, childcare vouchers, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunities for funded teaching pathways and apprenticeships available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while enjoying outdoor adventures and hands-on learning.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, a passion for outdoor learning, and a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ 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 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.
- Childcare vouchers.
- 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 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.
As part of KCSIE 2025 all applicants will be subject on on-line searches.
Applicants must be able to form and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries with children, young people and other vulnerable adults.
Applicants should have the ability to understand the difficulties and pressures associated with caring for children/vulnerable adults and demonstrate appropriate coping mechanisms.
As a thriving and diverse school, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong.
Rowhill School is committed to promoting the safeguarding of children.
Please note that this position requires an enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks will be carried out prior to appointment.
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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Outdoor Learning Pathway Lead - Fixed Term in Longfield employer: Sandwich Infant
Fairford Academy Barnehurst is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where collaboration with teachers and external professionals is encouraged. As part of the Illuminate Minds Trust, employees benefit from a strong network of partnership working, ensuring that you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs while enjoying a fulfilling career in education.
