Learning Outside The Classroom Support Worker
Employer:
Acorn Care and Education
Location:
Stockport
Pay:
£23,660.62 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
30/04/2026
About this job
At OFG we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work Job Title: Learning Outside the Classroom Support Worker Location: Reddish Hall School, Stockport, SK5 6UY Hours:37.5 per week | Monday to Friday |8.00am – 4.00pm Salary: £23,660.62 per annum (not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: May 2026 UK applicants only
- no sponsorship available About the Role As a Learning Outside the Classroom Support Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering engaging, therapeutic, and purposeful outdoor learning experiences for pupils at Reddish Hall School.
Many of our pupils have significant SEMH needs and may have faced challenges in previous educational environments.
Through hands‑on, structured, and supportive outdoor activities, you will help pupils build confidence, develop social and emotional skills, and experience success beyond the classroom.
Your work will directly contribute to improving wellbeing, behaviour, and lifelong learning skills.
Key Responsibilities
Outdoor Education DeliveryWork collaboratively with the Learning Outside the Classroom Lead and the Pupil Enrichment & Experiential Lead to plan, deliver, and evaluate high‑quality outdoor learning experiences.
Facilitate a range of physical and outdoor activities throughout the year, in all weather conditions.
Contribute to the delivery of small‑group or 1:1 intervention sessions using outdoor learning approaches (such as Forest School or therapeutic activities) to support pupils with specific SEMH, behavioural, or social needs.
Monitor, record, and report on pupil engagement, progress, and outcomes.
Maintain, organise, and oversee outdoor education equipment and resources to ensure safe and effective use.
Pupil Support and EngagementSupport pupils in line with the school’s ethos and the SEN Code of Practice, ensuring their needs are understood and met.
Build positive, nurturing, and trusting relationships with pupils to promote emotional safety and engagement.
Model positive behaviour and support emotional and behavioural regulation using trauma‑informed approaches.
Promote inclusion, independence, and resilience, encouraging pupils to participate fully in activities.
Assist in implementing individual behaviour support strategies tailored to pupil needs.
About You
GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above, or ability to demonstrate equivalent skills
Strong spoken and written English
Passion for supporting children with additional needs
Calm, compassionate, proactive approach
Strong teamwork and communication skills
About Us
Reddish Hall School is an independent specialist day school in Stockport for pupils with SEMH needs, many with additional diagnoses including ASC, ADHD, and Dyslexia.
In small classes, pupils receive personalised support in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment, building confidence, engagement, and self-esteem.
Our curriculum blends academic, vocational, and wellbeing‑focused learning to develop independence, resilience, and social skills.
Supported by a skilled team and strong family partnerships, Reddish Hall empowers every pupil to achieve their potential and prepare for life beyond school.
Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives.
As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence‑based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people.
All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase contributions “Your Wellbeing Matters”
- mental health support and physical health checks Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits Hundreds of UK and international discounts Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process.
All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. 1
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