Nature Nurture Practitioner - Outdoor Support for Kids

Aberdeenshire Council; Laurencekirk; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a Nature Nurture Practitioner to support children with social, emotional and behavioural needs through outdoor nature-based interventions. Based across all primary schools in the Laurencekirk cluster, the role focuses on fostering positive relationships, emotional resilience, and improved self-esteem and self-awareness.

PVG checks are required before appointment. This fixed-term post runs until 31 March 2027.

Qualifications

• HND Child Development or equivalent transferable skills.
• Experience with outdoor-based Intervention is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nature nurture outdoor interventions to children.
• Work across Laurencekirk primary schools.
• Foster emotional resilience and self-esteem.

Skills

Outdoor learning

Relationship building

Education

HND Child Development

Tools

PVG Scheme

Job description

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a Nature Nurture Practitioner to support children with social, emotional and behavioural needs through outdoor nature-based interventions. Based across all primary schools in the Laurencekirk cluster, the role focuses on fostering positive relationships, emotional resilience, and improved self-esteem and self-awareness.

PVG checks are required before appointment. This fixed-term post runs until 31 March 2027.