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Forest School Leader - SEN Outdoor Learning Provision

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 14.25 - 16 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Forest School Leader - SEN Outdoor Learning Provision

A specialist SEN school in Waterlooville is seeking an enthusiastic, creative and resilient Forest School Leader to develop and lead its expanding outdoor learning provision.

Working closely with class teachers, therapists and support staff, the Forest School Leader will plan and deliver engaging outdoor sessions that nurture pupils' social, emotional and educational development. You will lead forest school activities, promote safe and inclusive outdoor experiences, and contribute to the wider curriculum through child‑centred, sensory‑rich learning in a natural environment.

Key Responsibilities

Planning and delivering forest school and outdoor learning sessions tailored to pupils with autism, sensory needs, communication differences, PMLD, SLD and complex learning profiles
Creating safe, inclusive and stimulating woodland environments that encourage exploration, independence and curiosity
Supporting pupils who may experience anxiety, emotional dysregulation, sensory overload or challenges with transitions and routines
Using nature‑based, practical, creative and therapeutic activities to promote engagement across early years, primary and secondary age groups
Encouraging communication, emotional regulation, social understanding and life‑skills development through outdoor experiences
Modelling calm, clear and supportive communication to build trusting relationships
Ensuring all outdoor activities follow robust safeguarding, risk assessment and safety procedures 

Contract Details

Location: Waterlooville

Position: Forest School Leader - SEN School

Start Date: September 2026

Contract Type: Full‑time / temp‑to‑perm

Working Hours: 31.75 hours per week (8:30-3:30 four days, 8:30-4:00 one day)

Pay Rate: From £14.25 per hour

Requirements

You must:

Have the Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
Provide professional references covering the last 24 months
Hold a Level 2/3 qualification in childcare, education, forest school, or health & social care or have relevant SEN experience supporting children or young people with complex needs
Be confident working outdoors in all seasons and committed to nature‑based learningWhat We Offer

Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour support, de‑escalation and outdoor learning training
Access to a specialist in‑house Training & Development Team
Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN consultantRefer a Friend

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If you are passionate about outdoor learning, forest school practice and supporting pupils with complex needs to thrive in nature‑rich environments, we would love to hear from you

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