Garden Support Assistant

WEBRECRUIT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Greater London is seeking a Garden Support Assistant to work part-time, supporting students in learning horticulture skills. This rewarding role combines gardening tasks with teaching and requires strong communication and gardening experience. With a salary of £14.80 per hour and additional benefits, it's a meaningful opportunity for those looking to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Salary of £14.80 per hour

23 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)

Vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards glasses

Reward Gateway scheme for discounts

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance/Death in Service benefit

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of gardening and growing.
• Excellent communication skills, showing kindness and respect.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Sensitivity and respect for people from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Support gardening activities and help students learn basic horticulture skills.
• Assist with day-to-day gardening tasks like weeding, watering, and deadheading.
• Help maintain the allotment and polytunnel.
• Encourage students to participate in gardening tasks independently.

Skills

Knowledge and experience of gardening

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational abilities

Sensitivity and respect for diverse backgrounds

Job description

The Organisation

Our client is a faith-based charity. They seek to positively impact the lives of all members of society. They are now looking for a Garden Support Assistant to join them on a part-time basis, working two days per week, for a one year fixed-term contract.

The Benefits

• Salary of £14.80 per hour
• 23 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards the cost of glasses
• Reward Gateway scheme offering discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Pension scheme for eligible employees – 5% paid by the employer
• Salary exchange (salary sacrifice) for pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance/Death in Service benefit

This is a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated, practical individual with gardening experience to join our client’s caring, community-focused organisation. You’ll enjoy a role where your time outdoors genuinely matters, combining practical gardening with the chance to support students as they build confidence, independence and new skills in a calm, supportive environment. What’s more, with part-time hours, this role offers a meaningful way to balance work and life while being part of a compassionate team that values patience, inclusion and the quiet impact of everyday support. So, if you’re ready to use your gardening skills in a way that truly matters, our client would love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Garden Support Assistant, you will support gardening activities while helping two students learn basic horticulture skills in a calm, practical setting. Working alongside the Horticulture Tutor, you will help with day-to-day gardening tasks such as weeding, watering and deadheading, particularly during the growing season. You will support learning outside the classroom, following course plans and adapting activities to suit the needs and pace of the students, while encouraging confidence, independence and choice. Additionally, you will:

• Help maintain the allotment and polytunnel
• Support students to take part in gardening tasks as independently as possible
• Follow health & safety, confidentiality and POVA procedures at all times

About You

To be considered as a Garden Support Assistant, you will need:

• Knowledge and experience of gardening and growing
• Excellent communication skills, showing kindness, clarity, and respect
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail
• Sensitivity and respect for people from diverse backgrounds

Please note, this post is subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The closing date for this role is 12pm on 30th January 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Gardening Assistant, Horticulture Assistant, Garden Assistant, Grounds Support Assistant, Horticulture Support Worker, Garden Support Worker, Gardening Support Worker, or Outdoor Learning Assistant.

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