Specialist Teaching Assistant - Forest School and Horticulture
Belper School and Sixth Form Centre, White Moor, Amber Valley
Specialist Teaching Assistant - Forest School and Horticulture
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Belper School and Sixth Form Centre, White Moor, Amber Valley
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 6 days ago, 24 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Location ref: White Moor, Amber Valley
Full Job Description
We are looking to appoint a permanent Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant - Forest School and Horticulture within our Alternative Curriculum Centre for Extended Student Support (ACCESS) department.
The successful candidate will have experience of delivering Forest School, horticultural, gardening, conservation or outdoor learning programmes for young people and will have a genuine passion for outdoor learning in all weathers. Alongside supporting students within our garden and outdoor learning provision, the role will also involve providing learning and pastoral support within the indoor ACCESS provision,
- Experience of working with young people in a Forest School, horticultural, outdoor education or similar setting.
- GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above, or equivalent qualifications.
- The ability to build positive support for students with a range of SEND and behavioural needs.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
LGPS Pension Scheme ( Employer contribution 20.80%) - CPD opportunities
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme who offer a range of wellbeing and advice services
- Free Parking
- Staff Social events and activities We know that to provide the very best education, we must recruit, retain and invest in exceptional staff. Staff wellbeing is a genuine priority and is closely linked to our high levels of retention. We are proud that Ofsted's May 2025 inspection recognised the positive culture we have built: "Staff are proud to work at the school. They appreciate leaders' consideration of their work-life balance. They feel well led and managed"