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Higher Level or Level Three Learning Support Assistants Outdoor Intervention Specialist

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Higher Level or Level Three Learning Support Assistants

Outdoor Intervention Specialist

2 x Fixed term, term time contracts for the academic year 2025-2026

HLSA HC6 SCP 11 – 19 (£20,082 - £22,879)

Level 3 LSA HC5 SCP 6 – 11 (£18,545 - £20,082)
 

Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service (HPRS) in partnership with Herefordshire Council are excited to announce a new intervention provision to support pupils in mainstream education across the county. This new role will work as part of the expanding Outdoor Learning Team, based at our new site at Blakemere Farm. 

We provide a safe, secure and welcoming learning environment in which young people can grow as responsible, independent and self-confident learners. 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has experience of supporting young people and has experience or interest in working in the outdoors. The role will involve working in a small team to facilitate high quality learning opportunities in the outdoor environment, as well supporting the personal and social development of the pupils involved.   

Pupils will be attending one or two days a week and working towards nationally awarded awards and qualifications. 

Experience of working in a PRU setting would be advantageous but not essential. We are looking for someone with a passion for outdoors, someone who is approachable, reflective, calm and cares about the disadvantaged.

Our aim is to re-engage our pupils in learning and to provide them with a high-quality learning opportunities where they can develop their skills in a safe and secure environment.

You must be:

·    Comfortable with working outdoors and passionate about supporting young people.

·       A problem solver and able to work on your own initiative, as well as work within a small team environment.

·       Committed to ensuring all students reach their potential

·       Able to recognise opportunities and face challenges, whilst maintaining your sense of humour and care for young people.

·       Capable of promoting partnerships and collaborative working.

·    A role model for our students and staff.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Nick James-Williams at HPRS on 01432 341 096. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview.

Application forms and further details are available from Hoople. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview.

Closing date: 9^th June 2025

Interviews: 16^th June 2025

HPRS is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level.

For more information contact

Please email recruitment@hoopleltd.co.uk for an application form and job description/person specification. 

Hoople Ltd is working on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency.