Forest School TA — Outdoor Learning (2 days/term-time)

Shorefields; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Bishop's Forest Pre School in Rettendon Common near Chelmsford seeks a Level 2 or 3 Early Years Practitioner to join its outdoor forest classroom. The role is part-time, 2 days per week, term-time only, 8:15am to 3:15pm, offering £14 per hour.

You will work in a loving, Froebel-inspired environment, supporting children's learning through outdoor play, safeguarding, and health and wellbeing. An enhanced DBS check and references are required; training and a friendly team await.

Qualifications

• Qualified Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years
• Good understanding of EYFS
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
• Health, safety and wellbeing awareness
• Passion for learning and development
• Enthusiastic about outdoor learning
• Caring, patient and reliable team player
• References and enhanced DBS checks

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development in an outdoor forest setting
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and health and safety standards are met
• Contribute to a caring, collaborative team and adapt to all weather conditions

Skills

Outdoor learning enthusiasm

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Bishop's Forest Pre School in Rettendon Common near Chelmsford seeks a Level 2 or 3 Early Years Practitioner to join its outdoor forest classroom. The role is part-time, 2 days per week, term-time only, 8:15am to 3:15pm, offering £14 per hour.

You will work in a loving, Froebel-inspired environment, supporting children's learning through outdoor play, safeguarding, and health and wellbeing. An enhanced DBS check and references are required; training and a friendly team await.