Job Description

Learning Support Practitioner (Part time - 25 hours)

Due to organisational expansion, we are growing our incredible team...

Are you looking for a career change but do not have the qualifications? Do you have a passion for working with children? Are you looking for a role that can work around school hours or family commitments? Then this could be the role for you.

Do you believe that real learning can happen anywhere? What about in the woods, on the farm, beside a lake or on a paddle board?!? The world is our classroom!

At Acorn Wood, we're looking for creative, compassionate and adaptable practitioners to join our small, nurturing independent special school, located in beautiful rural Shropshire.

Who We Are

Acorn Wood is a unique, independent day school for children aged 5-16 with a wide range of additional needs.

We are:

Neuroscientifically-informed Trauma-informed & attachment-sensitive Passionate about outdoor and experiential learning Grounded as a school in relationships, inclusivity, and creativity
Our setting is unconditionally inclusive, culturally considerate, and psychologically informed. We offer every child a personalised, flexible curriculum inspired by the National Curriculum--but shaped around their interests, strengths, and their developmental stage.

We are looking for educators who are:

Imaginative and flexible in their approach Passionate about helping children flourish emotionally and academically Ready to think creatively and outside of traditional models Comfortable using nature, creativity, and exploration as part of daily teaching Energetic, active and enjoy teaching through the outdoors
Whether you're bringing a love of the arts, a curiosity-led approach, a therapeutic mindset, or tools for emotional regulation, you'll be supported to thrive and innovate with us.

What We Offer You

A

supportive, inclusive and collaborative

team environment. Ongoing training in

trauma-informed practice

,

PACE

, and

neuroscience.

Opportunities to co-create and further develop a curriculum that suits each child. A workplace where nature is your classroom and

creativity is celebrated.

A meaningful role where you'll

genuinely make a difference.

13

weeks'

annual leave per year

An opportunity to progress your career through recognised qualifications Free nutritious meals prepared by our very talented chef
Start Date: January 2026

Salary: from 22,000 per year (Pro Rata)

Next Steps

We warmly welcome school visits as part of the application process--come and experience Acorn Wood for yourself. Bring your wellies and slippers!

A full job description is available upon request. Apply now via Indeed or get in touch for an informal conversation--we'd love to hear from you.

Please email our School Business Manager - hannahgreene@shropshirealt.org.uk for our application form.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 22,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person