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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 rates
To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch ((url removed))
Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.
Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.
