Inclusion Practitioner and Outdoor Learning Lead

Overview

Do you believe that some of the most powerful learning happens outside the classroom?

At Light Years School, we know that confidence, resilience and self-belief are often built through meaningful experiences, trusted relationships and opportunities to succeed in different ways.

We're looking for an exceptional Inclusion Practitioner & Outdoor Learning Lead to help shape and deliver our outdoor learning provision and create memorable experiences that enable our pupils to thrive.

It's an opportunity to design experiences that help children discover what they are capable of, develop emotional resilience, overcome barriers and engage with learning in new and exciting ways.

The Role

Why This Role Matters

You will help create opportunities where children can:

Build confidence through achievement
Develop emotional regulation and resilience
Learn to take safe risks and solve problems
Strengthen communication and social skills
Connect with nature and their community
Experience success beyond the traditional classroom

What You'll Be Doing

As our Outdoor Learning Lead, you'll have the freedom and support to:

Lead and develop an inspiring outdoor learning programme
Design engaging, therapeutic and educational experiences
Use outdoor learning to support emotional wellbeing and personal development
Work closely with teachers and therapists to maximise pupil outcomes
Develop our outdoor spaces and learning opportunities
Support pupils individually and in groups
Champion inclusion through creative and experiential learning
Make a genuine and lasting difference to children's lives

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by our values:

Who we are looking for

You'll be someone who:

Is passionate about outdoor learning and inclusion
Builds positive and trusting relationships with children
Brings energy, creativity and enthusiasm to their work
Understands the needs of children with SEND
Has experience working with children or young people
Enjoys thinking differently and finding creative solutions
Shares our belief that every child deserves the opportunity to flourish

Salary and Benefits

21 hours per week | Term time only

Salary: Light Years Pay Scale IP13-IP16 (£13,533 - £14,777 actual salary)

Permanent Contract

At Light Years School, we are proud of our nurturing, therapeutic and child-centred approach. Every member of staff is valued and plays a vital role in helping our pupils succeed.

We offer:

Small class sizes and excellent staffing ratios
A supportive, collaborative team
Opportunities for training and professional development
The chance to shape and grow an exciting area of the school
A culture that prioritises wellbeing for both pupils and staff

Benefits include:

Life assurance scheme
Workplace pension scheme
Sick pay scheme
Staff wellbeing package and employee assist programme
Specialist training and CPD
Private medical insurance
Bright Exchange - High Street Discounts

Location

Light Years School
Tewkesbury Avenue
Fareham
Hampshire
PO156LL

Deadline and how to apply

Ready to Make a Difference?

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Apply today and help our children to Start Small and Grow Tall.

Application Form

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable applicant is found.

Equal opportunities and Safer Recruitment

Light Years School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and safer recruitment procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Light Years Education is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

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