Outdoor Learning Forest School Assistant - Temp Supply

Luma Education Recruitment Ltd; Frome; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Luma Education Recruitment is seeking an Outdoor Learning Teaching Assistant to work supply days across two forest school settings on the outskirts of Frome, Somerset. Work starts as soon as possible and continues day-to-day, including cover when permanent staff are off sick.

Sessions run in woodland and growing spaces, with setup before and pack-down after; morning with one site and afternoon with the other is possible.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, forest school assistant or outdoor educator working with children.
• Understanding of, and comfort with, child-led learning.
• Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear, and enthusiasm for a full day outside.
• Clear written communication for session reports.

Responsibilities

• Support children through child-led forest school sessions, responding to what they want to explore.
• Prepare the site in the morning and clear equipment away at the end of the day.
• Help with den building, tool work, campfire activities and nature exploration, directed by the lead practitioner.
• Follow risk assessments and keep children safe in an outdoor environment.
• Take part in the end-of-day evaluation and write session reports (around 40–60 minutes).

Skills

Teaching experience

Outdoor education

Adaptability

Education

Forest School Level 1–3 or outdoor first aid training

Job description

Luma Education Recruitment is seeking an Outdoor Learning Teaching Assistant to work supply days across two forest school settings on the outskirts of Frome, Somerset. Work starts as soon as possible and continues day-to-day, including cover when permanent staff are off sick.

Sessions run in woodland and growing spaces, with setup before and pack-down after; morning with one site and afternoon with the other is possible.