* Full time
* Term time only
* Based in Taunton
* £23,732.35
We have the pleasure of presenting a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, dedicated Outdoor Educator to join a specialist school in Taunton on a full time, permanent basis.
You will be joining an incredible team supporting students age 11 - 16, all of which have complex learning needs, which include Autism. You will contracted to work up to 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only, commencing as soon as possible, you will be employed directly by the school.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and lead outdoor education programs aligned with the school’s curriculum and learners’ EHCPs.
* Design activities that promote teamwork, resilience and problem-solving skills, such as nature hikes, team challenges or environmental studies.
* To plan and lead on Duke of Edinburgh.
* Foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere where all students feel supported, encouraged to participate and can safely take risks.
* Provide guidance and instruction on outdoor safety, including navigation, first aid and environmental responsibility.
* Work closely with the SENDCo to understand and address individual student needs.
* Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students during activities, providing necessary supervision and support.
* Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other staff to integrate outdoor education into broader educational goals.
* Maintain outdoor education equipment, ensuring it is safe and suitable for use.
* Plan and organise logistics for activities, including transportation, materials and permissions.
About you:
* It is essential that you have previous experience of teaching outdoor education to students
* Have strong SEN knowledge and experience of working with students with learning needs
* First Aid Certificate
Working with Long Term Teachers:
We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.
LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.
Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.
We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.
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