Graduate STEM Outdoor Learning Mentor for SEND


Company:	KPI RECRUITING LTD
Salary:	£20,000 to £25,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	LE67 1AP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	29 Oct 2026

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Summary

Graduate STEM Outdoor Learning Mentor

West Leicester | Full-Time | £20,000-£25,000

Want to become a teacher? Start your career somewhere different.

Are you a

high-achieving STEM graduate

considering a career in teaching?

Would you like to gain valuable experience working with young people before starting teacher training, while developing your skills in a

specialist SEND setting?

We are working with an

Ofsted-rated Good SEND school in West Leicester

who are looking for an enthusiastic

Graduate STEM Outdoor Learning Mentor

to join their team.

This is a unique opportunity for a graduate who wants to pursue a career in

teaching

and is excited by the idea of using practical, outdoor and woodland-based learning to engage students with SEND.

The Role

You'll work closely with the school's teaching and SEND teams, taking a lead on

outdoor and woodland activities

designed to engage students and support their wider development.

You'll use your STEM knowledge and enthusiasm for practical learning to create experiences that help students develop their

confidence, independence, problem-solving skills and curiosity.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading engaging

outdoor and woodland-based learning activities

Using practical activities to support students' learning and development

Bringing STEM concepts to life through hands-on experiences

Supporting students with SEND to participate positively and safely

Helping students develop

confidence, independence and resilience

Encouraging curiosity and interest in science, nature and the environment

Adapting activities to meet individual students' needs and abilities

Building positive and trusting relationships with students

Working collaboratively with teachers and the wider SEND team

Supporting students' social, emotional and communication development

Developing your own understanding of effective teaching and learning

Who are we looking for?

This role would suit a

high-achieving STEM graduate who is serious about pursuing a career in teaching.

You will have:

A 2:1 degree or above from a leading university in a STEM-related subject

A genuine ambition to progress into teaching

A strong academic background and excellent subject knowledge

An interest in outdoor, practical or experiential learning

A genuine interest in supporting young people with SEND

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Patience, resilience and adaptability

The confidence to lead activities and engage students

A positive and enthusiastic approach to working with young people

Previous school or SEND experience is desirable but not essential.

Experience in tutoring, mentoring, volunteering, coaching, outdoor education or working with young people would be beneficial, but the school is particularly interested in graduates who demonstrate the

academic ability, personality and ambition to develop into excellent teachers.

Why apply?

This is more than a graduate support role -

it's an opportunity to

build the foundations of your teaching career

in a unique educational environment.

You'll gain experience of:

Working with students with a range of SEND

Planning and delivering engaging learning activities

Developing students' confidence and independence

Managing and engaging groups of young people

Adapting activities to meet individual needs

Working alongside experienced teaching and SEND professionals

Using your STEM subject knowledge in practical ways

Developing your understanding of

teaching, learning and behaviour

The experience would provide an excellent foundation for a future

teacher training application, particularly for a graduate who wants to understand how to support diverse learners before entering the profession.

Ready to take your first step towards teaching?

If you're a high-achieving STEM graduate who is

serious about becoming a teacher

and wants to gain meaningful experience in a specialist SEND setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV and covering letter to Abbie at KPI Education today.

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