Forest School Assistant

Team Educate LTD; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational agency in Bath is seeking a Forest School Practitioner to lead outdoor sessions and inspire children through nature-based learning. The ideal candidate is passionate about outdoor education and has experience in educational settings. This full-time role offers competitive daily pay and opportunities for professional development in a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Working in a beautiful outdoor environment

Qualifications

• Experience working in outdoor educational settings is a plus.
• Strong communication skills with children, parents, and team members are essential.
• Willingness to undertake a DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead outdoor sessions and guide children through nature-based activities.
• Ensure safety and well-being of children during activities.
• Plan outdoor activities tailored to children's developmental needs.

Skills

Experience with children in educational settings

Passion for outdoor education

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Forest School Level 3 qualification or willingness to pursue it

Job description

Overview

Team Educate is an educational agency that strives to provide dynamic learning experiences for children. We specialize in creating outdoor learning opportunities, with a focus on Forest Schools and nature-based education. We are passionate about fostering curiosity, creativity, and confidence in young learners through immersive experiences in nature.

Role Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated individual to join our team as a Forest School Practitioner in Bath. As a Forest School Practitioner, you will lead outdoor sessions, guiding children through a variety of nature-based activities that inspire learning, exploration, and personal growth. You will work with children of varying ages, creating a positive, safe, and stimulating environment in which they can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Forest School sessions that promote hands-on learning, creativity, and problem-solving.
• Plan and facilitate outdoor activities tailored to children's developmental needs.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of all children during outdoor activities.
• Foster a positive relationship with children, encouraging independence and self-esteem.
• Maintain communication with parents and carers to track progress and share experiences.
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure a seamless and supportive learning environment.

Requirements

• Experience working with children in an educational setting, preferably in outdoor or nature-based environments.
• Passion for outdoor education and the ability to inspire children through nature-based learning.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with children, parents, and team members.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• DBS check (Team Educate can assist with this if needed).
• Forest School Level 3 qualification (or willingness to work towards it) is desirable.

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment

At Team Educate, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring every child is safe, supported, and able to thrive. We follow strict safer recruitment practices to ensure that every adult working with children is safe, suitable, and committed to promoting their welfare. Safer recruitment is more than just carrying out checks - it\'s about creating a culture where safeguarding is a priority from the very first stage of hiring.

• Enhanced DBS checks (including barred list checks where appropriate)
• Verification of identity, right to work in the UK, and address history
• Detailed reference checks with previous employers, covering at least the last 2 years
• Employment history checks to account for any gaps in work or education
• Qualification and training verification (where applicable)
• Face-to-face/Video call interviews to assess suitability, values, and understanding of safeguarding responsibilities

By following these steps, we make sure that the people we recruit are not only capable of doing the job but also share our commitment to keeping children safe.

As part of our dedication to high standards, we also offer a FREE training courses e.g. Level 2 Safeguarding Children, Prevent awareness course and much more to all staff. These courses will give you the knowledge and confidence to recognise signs of abuse or neglect, understand your safeguarding responsibilities, and know how to take the right action to protect children in your care.

Safeguarding is everyone\'s responsibility, and safer recruitment helps ensure that the staff who join Team Educate are trustworthy, responsible, and prepared to put children\'s wellbeing first.

Why Join Team Educate?

• Full-time, long-term role with competitive daily pay.
• Opportunity to work in a beautiful outdoor environment in the heart of Bath.
• Supportive team culture with ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Chance to make a real difference in children\'s lives by fostering a love for nature and learning.

If you are passionate about outdoor education and looking for a role where you can truly make an impact, we would love to hear from you!

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!

To apply or for more details, please follow the application process on the employer\'s site.