Outdoor Education-Activity Leader and Support Worker

Job description

Outdoor Education-Activity Leader and Support Worker Taunton, United Kingdom | Posted on 13/02/2026Do you enjoy the great outdoors? Do you want to inspire children and young people of all different needs and abilities to learn, develop and thrive?

QuantockOutdoor Education is an alternative education provision deliveringhigh quality learning and outdoor experiences for children and youngpeople with additional learning needs and/or emotional andbehavioural difficulties.

Our skilled team devise and deliverbespoke learning programmes designed specifically to support theneeds of our vulnerable young people and work closely with schoolsacross the Southwest to deliver an all-inclusive educationprovision. We place our young people at the centre of what we do andaim to make the National Curriculum accessible to all.

Weare looking for a dynamic youth support worker specialising inoutdoor learning to join our growing team. You will have experienceof working with children and young people. We are looking for someone withexcellent communication skills, that can positively engage andmotivate young people, irrespective of their level of needs.Youwill be responsible for and lead in the planning and delivery ofbespoke outdoor education packages for a range of age groups andneeds. Ensuring the provision of safe, healthy, and stimulating environments.Weare looking for a flexible and committed individual, passionateabout empowering children and young people. You'll work in acombination of offices, classrooms, and the outdoor environments.

This role is during term time only to support schools between the hours of 08:30am - 16:30pm,Monday - Friday, however, this can change dependent on the needs ofthe business and whether school holiday programmes are coordinated.

Thisrole is subject to the successful applicant having an enhancedDBS check for child and adult workforce with barred list checks.Thispost is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 andtherefore applicants are required to declare any convictions,cautions, reprimands, and final warnings that are not protected(i.e. That are not filtered out) as defined by theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (asamended in 2013 & 2023).Wedo not offer Sponsorship.

Requirements Drivinglicence

Access to a vehicleRight towork in the UK

Previous experience working with young people

First Aid

Safeguarding (Full Training Provided)

Level 2in Coaching Paddle sports Certificate with BCU 4-star Award, seaor inland

YouthWork Qualification E.g. Level 3 in Youth WorkAbilityto commute/relocate:Taunton,TA2 8QN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Taunton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English