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 training.

About you

Enthusiastic about outdoor learning, you will be committed to helping young people develop confidence and achieve their potential.

You will bring:

• An NQF Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience, ideally in health, childcare, youth work or community languages.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Evidence of further education, training or development, ideally to Level 3.
• Good IT skills and a willingness to complete First Aid training.
• A positive, approachable manner, strong work ethic and good sense of humour.
• Stamina, patience and resilience to support students with varied needs.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication, sensitive listening and effective mentoring skills.
• A flexible, collaborative approach, integrity and a willingness to embrace change.
• High expectations and a commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and safeguarding.
• A willingness to support the College’s Catholic ethos and act as a positive role model.

Training or experience in expeditions, camping, bushcraft or other outdoor education activities is desirable.

Make a difference beyond the classroom

Help students discover their strengths and grow through outdoor challenges.

The College operates across two sites; you may be required to work at either.

Apply today to join our team.

Closing date: Monday 2 November 2026 at 9:00am