Outdoor SEN Support Assistant

Work as an Outdoor SEN Support Assistant in Wareham!

Position: Outdoor SEN Support Assistant
Location: Wareham
Job Type: Full Time/Part Time
Salary: £12.82 - £14.72 per hour
Start Date: Immediate

Are you passionate about working with young people and making a real difference in their lives? Do you enjoy the great outdoors and want to help students develop practical skills in a beautiful countryside setting? If so, GSL Education are currently looking for an Outdoor SEN Support Assistant for a local school based in Wareham.

About the School:

The school is an education setting for 16 – 25+ years old with Special Educational Needs, based on 350 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside. The school operates enterprise activities and vocational teaching methods to bridge the gap between education and employment for young people and adults with SEN in Dorset and the local area. The school focuses on vocations like horticulture, agriculture, equine skills, and animal care to enrich the lives and education of its pupils.

About the Role:

As an Outdoor SEN Support Assistant, you’ll support students in vocational subjects like horticulture, animal care, agriculture, and equine studies. You’ll assist both in the classroom and outdoors, ensuring a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with outdoor-based vocational lessons in areas such as horticulture, agriculture, animal care, and equine studies.
• Support students in practical tasks and help them develop essential life and work skills.
• Provide individualised support for students with SEN, ensuring their needs are met.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel safe and supported.
• Encourage independence and self-confidence in students, promoting their personal growth.
• Assist with the delivery of enterprise and employability skills.
• Work alongside teaching staff to plan and adapt learning activities to suit the needs of each student.

Requirements:

• Experience working with young people or adults with Special Educational Needs, ideally in an outdoor or vocational setting.
• A passion for working outdoors and a keen interest in vocational education, particularly in areas like horticulture, agriculture, or animal care.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive, supportive relationships with students.
• A proactive attitude and a willingness to take on new challenges.
• A flexible, adaptable approach to working in an ever-changing outdoor environment.

If you are passionate about supporting students and making a positive impact in their educational journey as an Outdoor SEN Support Assistant in Wareham, we encourage you to apply now!

To work with GSL Education as an Outdoor SEN Support Assistant, you need:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.

Why Choose GSL Education:

At GSL Education, we understand the importance of a supportive and fulfilling work environment.

Joining the team means benefiting from:

• Competitive pay rates.
• A bespoke service tailored to your needs.
• Dedicated Consultants providing ongoing support.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information or to apply, please contact Tom Harvey at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as an Outdoor SEN Support Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to apply online.