SEN Outdoor Learning Support Practitioner in South Brent

South Brent / Totnes Area

Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a unique outdoor education provision supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across the South Brent and Totnes area.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people outside of a traditional classroom environment and enjoys learning through nature, practical activities and relationship-based approaches.

You will be working with students ranging from Primary through to Secondary age, supporting their educational, social and emotional development in an outdoor learning setting.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting students with a range of SEN needs.
• Delivering engaging outdoor and practical learning activities.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Building strong relationships with learners, staff and families.
• Helping students access a personalised curriculum.
• Promoting confidence, independence and resilience.

• Experience working with children or young people is essential.
• Previous experience within education, SEN, youth work, outdoor learning, care or support work is highly desirable.
• Calm, patient and adaptable approach.
• Passion for supporting young people with additional needs.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to build positive and trusting relationships.

• Full UK Driving Licence or ability to reliably travel to sites in the South Brent/Totnes area.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK.

• Full-time, long-term opportunity.
• Supportive and welcoming team.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young people's lives.
• Unique outdoor learning environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and you can genuinely make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Joshua Brown at Teaching Personnel for more information.

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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.
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