Trainee Outdoor Educator

This role will suit a person with experience or a college leaver wanting to work with

children and young people in an outdoor environment and is willing to learn and train

further appropriate to the post.

The right person for this role would be someone who loves spending time outside in

nature and actively participates in outdoor activities.

ABOUT US

ADO River Valley which is a small Special Independent School specialising in SEMH

and this role will also support the school students with interventions appropriate to

their EHCP if and when required.

The young person referrals may have experienced trauma and/or abuse and be LAC.

Presentations include anger, anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, LD,

neurodiverse, behavioural issues.

Core Job Duties (not limited to)

• Support curriculum

• Support students 1:1 or group work with students during term days

• Support other curriculum areas if needed, for cover purposes

• Support Young People (YP) in sessions

• Support young people with extra-curricular activities, including leading

  at least one club a week – all outdoor based activities

Essential:

• Have a genuine proven passion for bushcraft, outdoor education and naturebased learning, with the ability to engage and inspire young people in an

outdoor environment.

• Have practical experience of outdoor skills such as bushcraft, fire lighting, campfire cooking, shelter building, woodland crafts, knot tying, navigation,

tracking or similar activities.

• Be able and willing to support in sports, tree climbing, water sports, low ropes, tree climbing, archery, and non-contacting boxing.

• Have experience of supporting or leading expeditions, camping activities, residential trips or other organised outdoor experiences involving children

and/or young people.

• Be comfortable working outdoors throughout the year and in a range of weather conditions, wearing appropriate outdoor clothing and required

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including suitable walking/protective boots all year round.

• Be able to safely access and work across all areas of the outdoor site, which includes woodland, fields, and uneven terrain, and undertake the physical

  activities inherent to the role, including walking, carrying equipment and participating in practical outdoor tasks.

• Remain calm, resilient and level-headed when supporting children and young people who may be experiencing dysregulation, anxiety or emotional distress.

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of safety and risk awareness when facilitating outdoor activities and working with children and young people

  in a natural environment.

Summary

This post is core school hours Monday - Friday 8.45am-3.30pm (31.25 working hours)

Term - time only (40 Weeks)

Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent / Fixed term / Self employed

Pay scale: £13.00 - £15:00 per hour (self-employed)

Dependant of National Living Wage / qualifications and/or experience