Job Title: Learning Support Assistant – SEMH School (Outdoor/Forest School Focus)
Location: Between Horsham & Billingshurst
Hours: Monday 8:30am – 5:00pm, Tuesday to Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm
Salary: £127 per day (Temp) | £26,270 (Perm)
Contract: Temp to Perm (12 weeks via Pink Tile, then permanent)
Are you passionate about the outdoors and eager to use your Forest School or outdoor instructor experience to support young people with SEMH needs?
We are working with a truly stunning specialist SEMH school situated in a beautiful rural setting between Horsham and Billingshurst. The school supports boys aged 6–18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, offering them a nurturing and engaging environment that values outdoor learning and holistic development.
Full-time Learning Support Assistant with a strong emphasis on outdoor education, nature-based activities, and experiential learning
Ideal for those with Forest School Leader, Bushcraft, or Outdoor Instructor backgrounds
Support pupils in developing resilience, self-regulation, and engagement through structured outdoor sessions
Work alongside a dedicated team who value creativity, patience, and a passion for alternative approaches to learning
Extensive experience in Forest School or outdoor activity instruction
Confidence leading or supporting outdoor sessions, regardless of the weather!
A valid driver’s license – essential due to the school’s location
A nurturing, calm and consistent presence to support young people with additional needs
Work in a picturesque setting with outstanding facilities for both students and staff
Be part of a school that values outdoor learning as a key part of their therapeutic and educational approach
Temp-to-perm pathway with a permanent salary of approx. £26,270
Incredible support from both the school and Pink Tile Education throughout your journey
If you’re an experienced Forest School leader or outdoor instructor who wants to make a lasting impact on young people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today through Pink Tile Education to start your next rewarding adventure.
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