Forest School Assistant - Sevenoaks, United Kingdom - Sevenoaks Prep School

Sevenoaks Prep School

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Sevenoaks, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Forest School Assistant Level 2

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Forest School Assistant who enjoys inspiring children to learn outdoors to join our wonderful Sevenoaks Prep team.

You will be responsible for running a Forest School programme for the children at our school.

We are looking for a Level 2 Forest School Qualified practitioner with the imagination, enthusiasm and creativity to help deliver fun, memorable and educational outdoor experiences for children.

You will support our Forest School leader with the outdoor learning programme whilst providing exciting and educational experiences outdoors for our children that links to the learning that happens in the classroom and beyond.

You will deliver a high-quality outdoor education that will enable our children to explore stimulating environments with hands-on experiences of nature.

You will act as a positive role model, providing supported learning whilst developing self-awareness and self-esteem, and building confidence.

You will also be responsible for championing the Forest School outdoor learning ethos within the setting and assisting our Forest School Leader with the training and coaching of the wider staff team on Forest School teaching methods.

You will help our Forest School team deliver activities that are inspirational and allow children to learn and develop their self-esteem, confidence, independence and responsibility through hands-on experiences in a natural outdoor environment.

Have previous experience of working in a Forest School environment and planning and delivering Forest School sessions and outdoor learning including risk assessments and lesson plans.
Have a good understanding of the English National Curriculum and ISI inspection regime
Have a good understanding of all safeguarding and child protection procedures

What we offer:

An exciting opportunity to work alongside other experienced Forest School Practitioners in a strong proactive team
Established and wellresourced Forest School Grounds
Excellent inhouse training opportunities and the opportunity to gain further qualifications

Information about the School
Sevenoaks Prep is located in Godden Green, on the edge of Sevenoaks. We look for caring, friendly, hard-working team-players who appreciate our nurturing ethos and Way Of Life.

Sevenoaks Prep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and is an equal opportunities employer.

We aim to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, colour, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age or disability and that all appointments are made purely on the basis of merit.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits: