Teaching Assistant with Forest School Responsibilities - Carrington Junior School

Buckinghamshire Council; Flackwell Heath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Junior School in Flackwell Heath is inviting a proactive Teaching Assistant with Forest School responsibilities to join our dedicated team. The role supports learning both in the classroom and through our developing outdoor learning provision, with potential 1:1 work with a SEND pupil.

You will work under the Forest School Lead to plan, deliver and evaluate sessions, helping children build confidence, resilience and wellbeing in outdoor and indoor contexts.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children.
• Forest School qualification or willingness to undertake Forest School training within an agreed timeframe.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and creating an inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and progress of individual pupils and small groups.
• Provide additional support for children with SEND, including EHCPs where required.
• Assist with classroom activities, reading, assessment and preparation of learning resources.
• Deliver and evaluate Forest School sessions and outdoor learning activities.
• Promote children's welfare and safety at all times.

Skills

Experience with primary-aged children

Enthusiastic and caring

Education

Forest School qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant with Forest School Responsibilities - Carrington Junior School

Location: Flackwell Heath

Term time only: Yes

Salary type: Bucks Pay

Salary Details: Salary dependent on experience

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Interviews to be held: We will review applications as they come in and may interview candidates before the closing date

About us

Carrington Junior School is a welcoming, inclusive and ambitious school at the heart of the local community.

We can offer:

• Friendly, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
• A supportive and welcoming staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training, including Forest School qualification training if required.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing.
• The opportunity to help shape and develop outdoor learning opportunities across the school.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant with Forest School responsibilities to join our dedicated team and help inspire our children both in the classroom and through our developing outdoor learning provision. There may be a requirement to work 1:1 with a SEND child.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning, wellbeing and personal development, while helping to deliver engaging Forest School and outdoor learning experiences that encourage confidence, independence and resilience.

Working under the direction of the class teacher and Forest School Lead, you will:

• Support the learning and progress of individual pupils and small groups.
• Provide additional support for children with SEND, including pupils with EHCPs where required.
• Assist with classroom activities, reading, assessment and preparation of learning resources.
• Help create a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Support the planning, delivery and evaluation of Forest School sessions and outdoor learning activities.
• Encourage children's confidence, independence, resilience and wellbeing through outdoor experiences.
• Supervise and support pupils during lessons, breaktimes, educational visits and other school activities.
• Promote children's welfare and safety at all times.

For more information please see attached job description

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with primary-aged children.
• Is enthusiastic, caring and able to build positive relationships with children and colleagues.
• Has a strong commitment to supporting children's learning and development.
• Holds a recognised Forest School qualification, or is willing to undertake Forest School training and gain the qualification within an agreed timeframe.
• Is organised, adaptable and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

For more information please see attached person specification

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.

At this school, the health, safety and well-being of every child are our paramount concern. We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. Our aim is for children to enjoy their time as pupils in this school. We want to work in partnership with you to help your child achieve their full potential and make a positive contribution. To promote a safe environment for pupils, our selection and recruitment policy includes all checks on staff and regular volunteers' suitability, including Criminal Records Bureau checks, as recommended by Buckinghamshire Council in accordance with current legislation.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.