Forest School - Support Staff

eTeach UK Limited; Woking; On-site; GBP 5,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Woking is seeking a permanent Support Staff member for their Forest School. The role involves supervising children, ensuring their safety, and providing engaging outdoor activities. Candidates with experience working with children or an NVQ in Forest School are preferred. This part-time position offers an annual salary of £4,403 for 8 hours a week during term time.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children attending the Forest School.
• Provide appropriate outdoor activities and games.
• Encourage good behaviour.
• Support the Forest School Leader in running the club.

Education

NVQ in Forest School

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a permanent Support Staff role in our Forest School based at The Hermitage Schools to work on weekdays (term time only), for 8 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 1.00pm - 3.00pm.

Responsibilities

• Supervising children attending the Forest School. Ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Providing appropriate outdoor activities and games for the children to enjoy.
• Encourage good behaviour.
• Supporting the Forest School Leader with the overall running of the club in line with the club polices and procedure.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with children or an NVQ in Forest School would be desirable.

Details

Actual Salary: £4,403 per year, based on 8 hours a week (FTE salary is £24,283).

Closing date: Tuesday, 23rd September 2025 at 12pm

Start date: As soon as possible

Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt and for an exceptional candidate an appointment may be made before the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended that if you wish to apply for this position you do so as soon as possible.

Applications should be made using The Hermitage Schools Application Form (please note that CVs will not be accepted).

The Hermitage Schools are part of The SWAN Trust, a multi-academy trust comprised of ten Woking schools (all within the Primary phase). We have a shared ethos and work collaboratively to provide the best possible opportunities for all pupils across the Trust.