Outdoor Learning Support Assistant

Description

Outdoor Learning Support Assistant

Area: Henbury, Bristol

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:45 am - 16:45 pm)

Full-Time only

Start Date: ASAP/October 2025

Monarch Education, part of Affinity Workforce, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join a beautiful Steiner School in the Henbury area of Bristol.

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and SEMH Behavioural needs.

Job Overview:

In this role you'll be working in as an Outdoor Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and other support staff to provide tailored support to pupils with ASC, ADHD and SEMH and related needs.

The school is based on 18 acres of land, which includes; a farm, arts and crafts, amazing outdoor facilities and is a dynamic outdoor school like no other. The school are looking for staff who are happy to get their hands dirty, working collaboratively in small groups. Your role will be pivotal in creating a supportive, inclusive environment that fosters positive learning experiences and personal development for each child.

The school will provide safeguarding and prevent training to support you in the role, in addition, to this free school lunches (prepared and cooked at the school), are an added bonus!

Key Responsibilities:

Support the class teacher and fellow support staff in the daily running of the classroom and activities

Assist children during lessons, activities, and playtimes to facilitate engagement and participation

Implement behaviour management strategies to support positive behaviour and emotional regulation

Deliver tailored 1:1 or small group interventions to meet individual learning goals

Collect and maintain evidence of children's work to support ongoing assessment and planning

Support children with communication, sensory, and emotional needs, encouraging independence and confidence

Person Specification:

Must have previous experience working with young people, ideally within an SEN setting

Highly organised with excellent communication skills

Passionate about supporting and inspiring children to reach their full potential

Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, patient approach

Experience supporting children or adults with additional needs such as ASC, ADHD, or similar conditions

Knowledge of Makaton, sign language, or alternative communication methods is desirable but not essential

A proactive attitude with a flexible and caring approach to supporting children's individual needs

Sports coach background

Requirements:

A genuine interest in SEN and supporting pupils with additional needs

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Resilience, patience, and a positive attitude towards challenging situations

Willingness to learn new skills and strategies to support SEND students

How do I register?

Select apply, email your CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch with you regarding your application, or call the office on (phone number removed) and ask for Ali.

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Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too:

Flexible working opportunities

Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development!

A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200

Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts

Competitive daily ratesTo learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website

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