Outdoor education support

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing the things you love! Become a Outdoor Education Support Assistant at Chardleigh House School, part of Acorn Education and start working towards yours. Salary: GBP20,000 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week Contract: Permanent This opportunity is within commutable distance of Chard, Ilminster, Honiton and surrounding areas. The opportunity Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupil rsquo;s lives. Join an amazing team making our schools and classrooms supportive, enriching places where vulnerable pupils and young people achieve far more than they ever expected. As an Outdoor Education Support Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupils and young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has so much potential, and they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys. You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, with plenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engage with the world. Supporting pupils with complex Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs is important and rewarding work, and you will benefit from the tremendous support offered by our hugely experienced teams. As you help our pupils and young people achieve real and significant progress, you will enjoy having a direct, positive impact on their developing lives. Who we are looking for Previous experience in a similar role or as a Teaching Assistant is preferred and a willingness to complete training as required is essential. If you come from hospitality, the army, outdoor activity centres or an office-based job but are eager to help vulnerable pupils and young people to live happy, fulfilling lives, this is the role for you. You will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outside according to individual need. Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoor experiences or supervising pupils as they explore further afield. Our schools are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience and learning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and a member of our team will be in touch. Why join Options Autism? Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you rsquo;ll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions ldquo;Your Wellbeing Matters rdquo; ndash; access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that rsquo;s right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100 rsquo;s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover And that rsquo;s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you rsquo;ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. #1