Learning Support Assistant

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Outdoor Education

Outdoor Beacon 3-Learning Support Assistant

St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, Bradford

Salary: £27,271-£29,625 per annum, actual salary dependent on experience
Pay scale: Band 8, NJC points 17-22
Full-time equivalent: £32,046-£34,812
Hours: 37 hours per week, term time plus two days
Required from: Monday 16 November 2026

Help young people build confidence, independence and practical skills through outdoor learning.

St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College is looking for an Outdoor Beacon 3-Learning Support Assistant to deliver engaging activities that help students overcome barriers and experience success.

You will support students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and English as an additional language (EAL), making a difference to their engagement, wellbeing and achievement.

About the College

We are an ambitious learning community committed to providing a high-quality education for every student. We promote a passion for learning, embrace innovative approaches and nurture the talents and ambitions of students and staff.

Your role

Working within the Oscar Romero Centre and in outdoor settings, you will collaborate with teachers and other professionals to plan and deliver outdoor learning programmes for individuals and small groups. You will also support the expedition element of the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Activities may include expedition training, camping, bushcraft, group challenges, climbing, archery and outdoor first aid.

Your responsibilities will include:

Planning and delivering activities that encourage participation, inclusion and independence.
Supporting teachers delivering outdoor education to larger groups.
Mentoring students, setting positive expectations and supporting personal goals.
Monitoring progress, maintaining records and providing feedback tocolleagues.
Preparing and maintaining equipment and a safe, supportive learning environment.
Promoting positive behaviour in line with college policies.
Working with SEND, pastoral and safeguarding colleagues, contributing to reports and Education, Health and Care Plan reviews.
Supervising students during breaks, educational visits, other non-lesson times and internal exclusion, as required.
Providing first aid and attending relevant traini...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Saltaire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

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