HLTA Outdoor Education - Cirencester - - Teach Match Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Role: HLTA Outdoor EducationLocation: StroudRate: £115-120Start date Sept 2025Core Purpose:· To plan and deliver outdoor and active learning to groups of no more than 8 KS4 students off site from the main school site to support the overall delivery of a vocational curriculum· To contribute to the smooth running of the centre, undertaking other reasonable tasks such as break and lunchtime supervision, providing occasional cover for teachers as neededKey responsibilities include:· Plan as and deliver appropriate learning to support student's academic and SEMH needs through engagement with the outdoor environment· Provide appropriate support to students to help them consistently meet our ready, respectful, safe expectations· Assist with other activities related to the supervision of students such as break/lunch supervision, in-class support, cover.Key duties:Support for students:· Deliver learning for individual and groups of students as agreed· Accurately record assessment and progress data to provide information to students and parents/carers· Provide information to support school Plans, Pupil Passports or EHC applications/reviews· Establish positive working relationships with students modelling the School expectations of ready, respectful, safe· Helping students to manage their in a relational, trauma informed way, in line with the school's Relationships & Behaviour Policy, supporting de-escalation as neededSchoolwide support:· To uphold the whole school ethos by ensuring all staff and pupils understand and adopt the school vision and values.· Providing relevant break, lunchtime, off site supervision and cover for teachers as required· Demonstrate positive attitudes, values and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school communityRespect individual differences and cultural diversity· Promote the welfare of children and young people and at all times ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed.Person SpecificationEssential:· Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy qualification· Significant experience of working with children and young people with complex needs· Ability to work independently in a range of settings and at times unsupervised.· Ability to relate well to both children and adults, with ability to work effectively within a team· Ability to remain calm and empathetic under pressure or when supporting behaviours that challenge· Good organisation and interpersonal skills.· Ability to work in an inclusive and non-judgemental way.· Understanding of SEND and other barriers to learning that young people may face· Good understanding and use of technology e.g. internet, email, Microsoft office· Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and processes · Ability and willingness to drive studentsDesirable:· A relevant, recognised qualification e.g. Diploma in Childcare, NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants, HLTA qualification· Experience of delivering outdoor learning or learning outside of the a 'typical' classroom· Knowledge and understanding of the SEND Code of Practice· Knowledge of appropriate interventions or strategies to support student's SEMH needs· Other relevant training e.g. Team Teach, first aid· Ability and willingness to drive a minibus