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Outdoor Learning Teaching Assistant – Haringey - £115 to £130 – April – Long Term to Permanent
*** Outdoor Learning Teaching Assistant - Haringey
*** Outdoor Learning Teaching Assistant - Permanent
*** Outdoor Learning Teaching Assistant - April Start
*** Outdoor Learning Teaching Assistant – Monday to Friday
Do you have knowledge of the primary curriculum?
Are you passionate about supporting in a learning environment?
Are you looking to take the next step in your career as a HLTA and join a warm and welcoming school near to you?
Outdoor Learning Teaching Assistant
Purpose: To support the delivery of outdoor learning experiences onsite, possibly using Forest School tools , that promote pupils' personal, social, and emotional development, as well as their physical and academic skills.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Supporting Outdoor Learning
- Assist in delivering an engaging outdoor learning activities that align with the curriculum and promote experiential learning.
- Facilitate Outdoor sessions onsite, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment for all pupils.
- Encourage pupils to explore, investigate, and connect with nature, fostering a sense of curiosity and respect for the environment.
2. Promoting Personal Development
- Build positive relationships with pupils, promoting high self-esteem, independence, and social inclusion.
- Support pupils in developing social skills and emotional resilience through group activities and outdoor challenges.
- Work with the Deputy Headteacher to monitor and assess pupils’ progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents as necessary.
3. Ensuring Safety and Well-being
- Implement and adhere to health and safety policies and procedures during outdoor activities.
- Review and update risk assessments for outdoor learning sessions and ensure that all necessary safety equipment is in place.
- Promote the safeguarding of all pupils by following statutory guidance and school policies.
4. Collaboration
- Work closely with teaching staff to integrate outdoor learning into the wider curriculum and deliver the agreed outcomes for learning goals
- Communicate effectively with families to engage them in their child's outdoor learning experiences.
- Collaborate with colleagues to support pupils with diverse needs.
5. Professional Development
- Engage in continuous professional development to enhance knowledge and skills related to outdoor learning and Forest School practises.
- Participate in staff meetings and training sessions to share best practises and contribute to the school’s development.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Relevant qualifications in education or outdoor learning (e.g., Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Forest School Leader qualification).
- Previous experience working with children in an educational or outdoor setting.
- Knowledge of the National Curriculum and understanding of how outdoor learning can enhance pupil engagement and achievement.
Skills and Attributes:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and
- Enthusiasm for outdoor learning and a passion for promoting environmental awareness among pupils.
- Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to manage challenging situations in an outdoor environment.
Additional Information:
- This role will require working outdoors in various weather conditions.
- The postholder may be required to undertake other duties as directed by the headteacher or line manager
Outdoor Learning Teaching Assistant - The School
This is a primary school based in the London Borough of Haringey with 351 pupils between the ages of 2 to 11, the school is based in a convenient location offering quick public transfer services to White Hart Lane and Silver Street station. The school is a successful school with a solid history of success, retaining their Ofsted Good grading. The staff and governors at the school are committed to providing the very best learning opportunities for children in a safe, secure and friendly community environment.
