Outdoor Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant focuses on helping with pupils learning and development.

What the role involves

• Helping with pupils learning and development.
• Supervising pupils in the playground, dining hall, cloakrooms and in class.
• Keeping records of each pupil’s progress against EHCP targets.
• Assisting with their health and hygiene.
• Helping students develop life skills and mentoring them to have a positive outlook.
• Be able to adapt resources to meet children’s individual needs.

Skills and requirements

• Relevant teaching, classroom, childcare, QTS, SEN, safeguarding, or early-years experience may be required.

Confirmed role details

• Short term – September 1st 2026 – potentially long-term for the right candidate.
• The school is keen to appoint those who understand that nature, outdoor experiences, communication and team building are at the heart of inclusion learning.

Candidate fit

• patience, clear communication, classroom awareness, and confidence supporting learners

Additional role context

• Forest school/ Outdoor learning Teaching Assistant – Winchester.
• Working in small groups and sometimes 1:1.
• Have knowledge of Trauma informed practice.

Known job details

• Pay: £85-95 per day