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Are you passionate about the outdoors and making a real difference in young people’s lives? At Roar Trails, we’re always on the lookout for enthusiastic, compassionate, and driven individuals to join our mission. This role is rooted in the belief that outdoor education has the power to transform lives.
Whether you’re an experienced mentor, an outdoor activity leader, or someone just starting out with a fire for working in nature-based education, we’d love to hear from you. Every role at Roar Trails plays a part in creating safe, inspiring spaces where young people can grow, connect, and thrive.
Current Vacancies
SEND Outdoor Learning Instructor
ROAR TRAILS – Alternative Provision
Godalming, Surrey
£25,114 (term-time, paid across 12 months) | FTE £29,132
Start: August 2025
Full-time or part-time (2–5 days per week)
Tired of the classroom? Want to actually see the impact you’re making?
At ROAR TRAILS, we do things differently.
We work with young people with SEND and additional needs in a fully outdoor, small-group environment, using nature, structure and strong relationships to help them re-engage with learning, build confidence and develop life skills.
This isn’t a traditional education role.
There’s less bureaucracy, more connection, and the chance to make a real, visible difference every day.
What makes this role different
- Work entirely outdoors in woodland and natural settings
- Support small groups and 1:1 learners
- Focus on confidence, behaviour and emotional development, not just academics
- Be part of a supportive, values-driven team
- Deliver meaningful outcomes for young people who need a different approach
About the role
As a SEND Outdoor Learning Instructor, you’ll support young people through engaging, structured outdoor sessions tailored to their individual needs.
You’ll help learners:
- Build confidence and resilience
- Improve social and communication skills
- Reconnect with education in a safe, supportive environment
You’ll deliver a mix of activities including bushcraft, sports, physical activity and nature-based learning—adapting sessions to suit each group.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading safe, engaging outdoor sessions with clear learning outcomes
- Supporting young people with SEND, including SEMH and autism
- Building strong, positive relationships with learners
- Tracking and celebrating progress in behaviour, wellbeing and development
- Contributing to simple daily notes and termly reports
- Working closely with a collaborative team to plan and deliver programmes
Who this role is perfect for
This role is ideal if you are:
- A Teaching Assistant or SEND practitioner looking to move out of the classroom
- A Forest School Leader or Outdoor Instructor wanting to specialise in SEND
- A Youth Worker or Support Worker who enjoys being active and outdoors
- Someone passionate about helping young people who need a different approach to education
What we’re looking for
- Experience supporting young people (SEND experience highly desirable)
- Confidence leading or supporting outdoor activities
- A calm, patient and adaptable approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine passion for making a difference
You’ll also need:
- A driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Willingness to work outdoors year-round
Training & development
We’ll support you with:
- Safeguarding, autism awareness and trauma-informed training
- Ongoing professional development
- Opportunities to gain outdoor and SEND-related qualifications
Desirable (but not essential):
- Forest School / bushcraft qualifications
- Outdoor First Aid
- Coaching or activity-based certifications (e.g. MIAS, Paddle UK, BEL/LLA)
What you’ll get
- Term-time working (40 weeks), paid across the full year
- 5 paid training days annually
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing support)
- Staff discounts with outdoor retailers
- Free on-site parking
- Company uniform
Apply now
If you’re looking for a role where you can work outdoors, and make a genuine difference in young people’s lives—we’d love to hear from you.
Application process:
- Initial telephone interview
- In-person interview
Safeguarding
ROAR TRAILS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
SEND Outdoor Programme Coordinator (Leadership Role)
ROAR TRAILS – Alternative Provision Godalming, Surrey (multi-site) Start: 2026 (or sooner) Full-time or part-time (2–5 days) Competitive (term-time, paid across 12 months)
Ready to step into leadership—without going back into the classroom full-time?
At ROAR TRAILS, we do education differently.
We support young people with SEND, SEMH needs and complex backgrounds through outdoor learning, small-group provision and strong relationships.
We’re now looking for a Programme Coordinator to help lead and shape our provision—someone who wants to step into a leadership role while still staying connected to delivery and young people.
This is a unique opportunity to:
- Take on meaningful leadership responsibility
- Work outdoors and across multiple sites
- Help shape programmes that genuinely change lives
Why this role stands out
- A leadership role with real influence, without the full pressures of school SLT
- Balance of hands-on delivery and strategic oversight
- Work with a supportive, values-driven team
- Be part of a growing organisation where your input matters
- See real, measurable impact in young people’s lives
About the role
This is a hybrid leadership role combining:
- Programme design and coordination
- Staff support and day-to-day leadership
- Direct delivery with young people
- Safeguarding and site oversight
You’ll work closely with senior leadership to ensure programmes are consistent, high-quality and aligned to EHCP outcomes, while supporting staff to deliver their best work.
What you’ll be doing
Programme Leadership
- Coordinate and oversee programmes across multiple sites
- Ensure sessions are structured, purposeful and aligned to EHCP outcomes
- Support planning of engaging, outdoor-based learning
Working with Young People
- Deliver high-quality outdoor sessions when needed
- Build strong, trusting relationships with learners
- Support young people with SEND and SEMH needs to engage and progress
Staff Support
- Act as a key point of contact for Outdoor SEND Workers
- Provide coaching, guidance and informal supervision
- Support consistency and confidence across the team
Safeguarding & Operations
- Act as Deputy DSL (training provided if needed)
- Maintain strong safeguarding practice and culture
- Oversee site safety, daily checks and communication
Monitoring & Impact
- Track and review learner progress and outcomes
- Contribute to reporting and multi-agency reviews
- Support continuous improvement of programmes
Who this role is ideal for
This is a great step-up if you are:
- A senior TA / HLTA / SEND practitioner ready for leadership
- An experienced outdoor instructor with SEND experience
- A youth worker or alternative provision practitioner looking to progress
- Someone already in middle leadership looking for a more meaningful, flexible environment
What you’ll need
- Strong experience working with young people (SEND / SEMH highly desirable)
- Good understanding of EHCPs and outcome-based provision
- Experience supporting behaviour and using trauma-informed approaches
- Confidence delivering outdoor or practical learning
- Experience supporting or leading other staff
- Strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills
You’ll also need:
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Willingness to work outdoors year-round
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
Desirable (not essential)
- Experience in alternative provision or outdoor education
- Forest School / bushcraft qualifications
- Outdoor First Aid
- Coaching or instructor qualifications (MIAS, Paddle UK, BEL/LLA, etc.)
- Experience coordinating programmes or multi-site delivery
Training & development
We’ll support you with:
- Safeguarding and DDSL training
- Trauma-informed practice
- Ongoing leadership development
- Opportunities to shape and grow the programme
What you’ll get
- Term-time contract (40 weeks), paid across 12 months
- 5 paid training days per year
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff discounts with outdoor retailers
- Free on-site parking
- Company uniform
Apply now
If you’re ready to take the next step into leadership while staying connected to meaningful, hands-on work—we’d love to hear from you.
Process:
- Telephone interview
- In-person interview
Safeguarding
ROAR TRAILS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Applications
Please download the application form and send the completed form and a CV to info@roartrails.co.uk