HOW TO APPLY
You must complete our official application form. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and our safeguarding procedures, we are unable to accept CVs in place of a completed application form. Applications submitted without a fully completed application form will not be considered for the role.
OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS
We recruit throughout the year to build a pool of talented candidates for future opportunities across our sites.
Depending on current vacancies and your preferences, you may either be invited to interview during the recruitment process or contacted when a suitable vacancy becomes available.
ABOUT THE OUTDOORS SCHOOL
The Outdoors Group School is an Independent Special School that is based solely outside in a woodland setting for learners with SEMH and ASD needs. We have a vacancy for 1:1 Learning Support Assistants in Crediton. We believe in developing the whole learner, not just their academic ability. We use a project-based method, allowing the learner to be completely autonomous, whilst contributing to a well-rounded education based on skills for lifelong learning and personal development.
We are on the lookout for talented individuals with experience in supporting our young people with SEMH and ASD needs but also a strong ability to support their pastoral needs. No day is the same and a flexible and adaptable approach is essential as some of our young people may have experienced early life trauma.
These roles require the ability to work as part of a team, but also the initiative and confidence to work independently with a learner.
For all our roles, a DBS and reference checks are required. The Outdoors Group Ltd is committed to the safeguarding of all staff, children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in its activities and in promoting their welfare.
Please read the following policies as part of your application:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Summary Objective
- Delivery of a learner centred learning opportunities across the curriculum for assigned learners
- Assessment: Literacy and numeracy baselining
- Deputise for the Lead Tutor
- Lead on Curriculum or Pastoral needs for your assigned tutor group of learners, as directed by the Lead Tutor
- Provide crisis management and needs based support for assigned learners and be support for other staff requiring support.
- Differentiate lesson plans and schemes of work to apply to individual needs across specific cohorts
Special Demands
- Resilience to working outside in all weathers
- Resilience to working in an emotionally challenging environment
- Resilience to work with dysregulated learners
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties outlined in this job description are in addition to those covered by The Outdoors School policies and procedures. They may be modified by the Headteacher, with your agreement, to reflect or anticipate changes in the job, commensurate with the salary and job title.
- Planning and delivery of school projected based learning
- Support learning across all curriculum elements: Support learning across all curriculum elements: Literacy, Numeracy, SEMH, PHSE, Forest Skills, STEM, Physical and Creative, through the implementation and delivery of our personalised SEMH curriculum and project-based learning
- Preparing and differentiating resources
- Complete and maintain individual learning pathways records and ensure all learners are aware of their next steps
- Ensure opportunities to meet EHCP targets
- Utilise the accelerated reader programme
- Provide written reports for other colleagues / professionals (eg prior to EHCP review meetings)
- Ensure opportunities are provided for learners within their individual learning style
- Use creative ways to assess and record progress
- Contribute to individual IBSPs, & APDRs
- Contact with home
- Complete registers and monitor attendance and absences
- Assess and plan next steps for learners in the assigned tutor group using the Individual Behaviour Support Plans, incorporating SEMH development
- Plan and source additional support for assigned to promote grown and personal development
- Lead on pastoral or curriculum needs for assigned tutor group, provide crisis management and needs based support for assigned learners
- Safeguarding duties
- Updating/maintaining records eg School Pod
- Engage in staff supervision and appraisal process
- Engage in critical reflective practice and participate in CPD opportunities, developing and sharing ideas and best practice for training and delivery.
- Ensure that learners experience a supportive and positive staff team at all times
- Ensure that you play alongside learners for at least two hours a week to experience a supportive and positive place of learning for all
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Knowledge of Primary / Secondary Pastoral, Curriculum, Assessment and Welfare support.
- Teaching and learning skills with a commitment to critical reflection and professional development.
- Pastoral skills with a high emphasis on solution focussed.
- A learner focussed approach and ability to differentiate and create bespoke opportunities according to learner needs.
- Successful recent experience of working with Primary or Secondary learners with SEMH difficulties and ASD/PDA.
- Excellent behaviour management and knowledge of needs-based education.
- Ability to differentiate and extend learning opportunities using different learning pathways.
- Creativity and versatility, engaging learners by creating resources and using identified strategies to support their needs.
- Reflective and responsive to the needs of learner, recognising potential barriers to learning and seeking to overcome these.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
DESIRABLE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Knowledge of behaviour intervention and support practices.
- Knowledge of inter-agency working.
- Experience of working with learners with challenging behaviour outdoors.
- Previous experience working within outdoor education or Forest School settings.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
- 5 GCSE’s grade A-C or equivalent.
- Willingness to undergo training the organisation feels is appropriate.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
- Outdoor, Adventure or Forest School specific paediatric First Aid.
- Safeguarding Level 2.
- Forest School Leader L3.
ESSENTIAL PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Demonstrate a commitment and passion for the forest school ethos.
- Resilience to working outdoors in all weathers.
- Enthusiasm and drive for improvement.
- Ability to work successfully as part of a team.
- Commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.
- Commitment to safeguarding and safe practice.
- Commitment to Equal Opportunities.
- Determination and the highest expectations of work and behaviour.
DESIRABLE PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Sense of humour.
- Forward-thinking.
Tutor - Register Your Interest in Exeter employer: The Outdoors Group
The Outdoors Group is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises work-life balance and fosters a community of passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference in outdoor education. With a strong commitment to employee development, staff have access to numerous growth opportunities and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that impact children and young people in Devon. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and the well-being of its team members.
