Outdoor Education Instructor – SEMH Specialist Provision Location: Torbay Contract: Full Time, Monday to Friday Salary: £25,000 – £35,000 (depending on experience) Start Date: September 2025 Are you passionate about the power of the outdoors to inspire, motivate and transform young lives? Do you have the resilience, creativity and calm presence needed to make a real impact in the lives of young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are seeking a dedicated Outdoor Education Instructor to join our specialist provision, working with students aged 11–16. Our learners all have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) focused on SEMH needs. Many have faced significant barriers to education and are now supported by our skilled team in a nurturing, wrap-around environment that helps them rebuild trust, confidence, and belief in their abilities. About Us: We believe that all young people have the potential to succeed. Through a personalised and therapeutic approach, we promote life skills, emotional resilience, and practical experiences that prepare our learners to thrive both in school and beyond. Outdoor education is a central part of our offer – not just an activity, but a powerful vehicle for personal growth and learning. About the Role: As our Outdoor Education Instructor, you will: - Plan and deliver engaging outdoor learning sessions tailored to SEMH needs - Use outdoor experiences to build confidence, resilience, and teamwork - Work closely with our pastoral and therapeutic teams in a fully integrated, wrap-around model - Build positive, trusting relationships with learners - Contribute to each student’s personal development, academic progress, and preparation for life beyond school Who We're Looking For: We welcome applications from both qualified and unqualified teachers with relevant outdoor or youth experience. More important than qualifications is your mindset and approach. The right candidate will be: - Calm under pressure and resilient in challenging situations - A strong communicator and relationship-builder - Passionate about making a difference to young people with additional needs - Creative, flexible, and team-oriented - Experience working with special needs or SEMH is highly desirable Requirements: - Enhanced DBS check (required prior to employment) - Relevant experience in education, youth work, or outdoor instruction - A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children What We Offer: - A supportive, values-driven team - Ongoing professional development - A chance to be part of a provision that is genuinely changing lives Apply Now: If you're ready to be part of something meaningful, apply today with your CV and a short covering letter outlining your experience and motivation.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sarah Guest on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6010.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Sarah Guest&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6010</strong></strong>