SEN Teaching Assistant - Outdoor Alternative Provision
Urgent: SEN TA for Outdoor Alternative Provision. Support a Class 6 group in a wilderness-based setting. SEMH, ASC and ADHD focus. Temp-to-perm. Start ASAP! The Opportunity Are you a Teaching Assistant who believes that some students learn best when they have room to breathe? We are recruiting for a resilient, active SEN TA to join a specialised Outdoor Alternative Provision. Instead of a traditional four-walled classroom, you will be supporting a Class 6 group in a range of outdoor environments. This setting is specifically designed for learners who have struggled in mainstream education and require a kinesthetic, nature-based approach to re-engage with their EHCP goals. The Role In this role, you will be the primary support for students with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) and Complex Needs. You will help deliver a "Forest School" style curriculum that balances academic progress with physical wellbeing. Key Responsibilities include: Outdoor Mentoring: Providing 1:1 support during practical, outdoor-based lessons (e.g., bushcraft, navigation, and environmental projects). Positive Behaviour Management: Using de-escalation techniques in open-space environments to support students with ADHD and ASC (Autism). EHCP Tracking: Assisting the Lead Teacher in monitoring Education, Health and Care Plan progress through observational evidence. Therapeutic Intervention: Utilising the "Nurture Group" principles to support students with EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Dif
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