HLTA Outdoor Education - Cirencester

Role: HLTA Outdoor Education
Location: Stroud
Rate: (Apply online only)
Start date Sept 2025

Core 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 needed

Key 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 needed

Schoolwide 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 community
Respect 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 Specification

Essential:

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 students

Desirable:

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