Outdoor Learning & Wellbeing Lead

Outdoor Learning & Wellbeing Lead (HLTA) – Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

Location:

Rochdale

Recruiter:
Aspire People

Contract Type:
Temporary to Permanent

Hours:

Full-Time

Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience

Aspire People are seeking a passionate and dedicated Outdoor Learning & Wellbeing Lead (HLTA) to work within a specialist educational setting in Rochdale. This rewarding role is ideal for an experienced HLTA who is passionate about supporting young people through outdoor education, life skills development, PSHE, and emotional wellbeing interventions.

You will play a key role in engaging pupils through practical and therapeutic learning experiences, helping them develop confidence, resilience, independence, and positive relationships. The role offers the opportunity to move into a permanent position for the right candidate.

• Lead and deliver engaging outdoor learning and enrichment activities.
• Develop programmes that promote life skills, independence, and preparation for adulthood.
• Deliver high-quality PSHE sessions tailored to the needs of pupils.
• Provide targeted emotional wellbeing and intervention support.
• Support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, self‑regulation, and emotional resilience.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure outdoor activities are delivered safely.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, families, and external professionals.
• Monitor progress and contribute to pupil support plans and reviews.

• Holds an HLTA qualification or has substantial experience working at HLTA level.
• Has experience working with children and young people, particularly those with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Has experience delivering outdoor learning, sports, adventure activities, Forest School, or similar programmes.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of emotional wellbeing and intervention strategies.
• Is confident delivering PSHE and life skills programmes.
• Has excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Is proactive, resilient, and passionate about making a difference.

• Forest School qualification.
• Outdoor education, sports coaching, or Duke of Edinburgh experience.
• Mental Health First Aid qualification.
• First Aid certification.
• Experience working within alternative provision, specialist settings, or SEND schools.

• Temporary to permanent opportunity.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from Aspire People.
• Access to professional development opportunities.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact on young people’s lives.

Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices. Placements are subject to appropriate child protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.