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Outdoor Learning Assistant
Job Posted: 31 minutes ago
Salary: £ 89 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Gloucestershire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Outdoor Learning Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision
Location: Gloucester
Start Date: 1st September
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Pay: £89-£100 per day (inclusive of holiday pay)
The School
This alternative provision supports students who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma. Many of the young people have struggled to engage in mainstream education and benefit from a tailored, therapeutic environment. The school uses a restorative approach to behaviour management, with a strong focus on relationship-building and emotional regulation. Outdoor learning plays a vital role in re-engaging students, promoting resilience, and supporting their personal development.
The Role
We are seeking a compassionate and proactive person to support outdoor and experiential learning sessions. You will work with small groups of students or 1:1 to encourage engagement in practical activities such as forest school, outdoor education, and team-building. The role will also involve driving a minibus to transport students to off-site activities, so a full UK driving licence is essential.
Main Responsibilities
Support students to engage in outdoor learning activities
Assist with behaviour regulation using a trauma-informed and restorative approach
Work 1:1 or with small groups, providing guidance and encouragement
Promote social skills, emotional well-being, and personal development
Drive the school minibus to facilitate access to off-site learning opportunities
Collaborate with teaching staff and external professionals
Essential Criteria
Full UK driving licence and willingness to drive a minibus
Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs or in alternative settings
Confidence managing challenging behaviour in a calm and supportive manner
Resilience, empathy, and the ability to build trust with disengaged learners
A genuine interest in outdoor education and holistic approaches to learning
Desirable
Training in Team Teach or other de-escalation methods
Experience in forest school, youth work, or outdoor learning environments
What can Five Education offer you?
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- Free specialist training (Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, etc.)
- Recommend a friend bonus scheme (£150)
- Refunded DBS cost after working 20 days
- Guaranteed work scheme for stability and peace of mind
- Specialist support and mentoring throughout your placement
Pay
Five Education operates a PAYE payroll - the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin charges or employer's NI. Please note, pay rate is illustrative and includes holiday pay.
Vetting
Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo checks including reference and TRA checks. If you do not have a non-voluntary enhanced DBS on the update service, a new DBS will need to be processed at a cost of £62.70, refunded after 20 days of work and once registered to the update service.
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