Crown Wood Primary School, Opladen Way, Crown Wood, Bracknell (On-Site)
Permanent, Part time, Term time
Enhanced DBS check required
NJC scale points 2-6 £6,553 - £6,987 Actual salary
0830-1515 Thursday and Friday
TEACHING ASSISTANT - FOREST
Permanent, term time only, 12.5 hours per week, Thursday & Friday
Grade: K-J Scale Points: 2-6
Our vision is to be the school of choice at the heart of the community where children develop as confident, caring citizens able to discover their potential and embrace the opportunities life brings.
We are looking to appoint a dedicated and resourceful Teaching Assistant for our forest school area to work with our Forest School Leader to deliver our outdoor learning curriculum. The post is for 12.5 hours (8.30am – 3.15pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch), Thursday and Friday, term time only. The post is available on a permanent basis subject to all relevant checks, referenced and successful probation period.
The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys being outdoors (whatever the weather) and has an interest in the environment. Our outdoor learning curriculum aims to develop children’s confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in our large on-site woodland. This post is suitable for someone starting out in a career in outdoor learning or is already working in a similar role.
Every child at Crown Wood benefits from our forest school, typically spending one morning or afternoon a week in the forest for 6-12 weeks each year. Children with social, mental or emotional health difficulties (SMEH) have additional weekly sessions. During forest learning sessions, children learn about – and how to respect - the natural world and get the chance to do activities such as whittling greenwood, cooking over fire, den building, mud kitchen, natural arts and crafts, planting / gardening, bug hunting and role play.
Crown Wood School is part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 11.59pm on Thursday 17th October 2024. Interviews will be held on Thursday 24th October 2024.
To apply for this vacancy, please register for an online account to complete the application form. https://ce0218li.webitrent.com/ce0218li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=074436HN23 The recruitment process is managed via your online account and you will receive regular notifications regarding the progress of your application.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Crown Wood Primary School is part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust and safeguarding children is at the heart of all we do. This role is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check, suitable references and all other necessary employment checks e.g. Right to Work in UK etc
CW_Forest_Recruitment_Pack_Oct_24_12.5hrs.pdf