Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

Actively supporting Level 3 / Co-ordinator by stepping in whenever necessary Being a Mentor to an individual child, which includes (but is not exclusive to): Reading and absorbing the information on the child's referral form Reading and absorbing the information on the child's EHCP Working collaboratively with parents / carers Communicating with the Administrator for Alternative Provision to ensure important messages are passed on Supporting the child to enjoy forest school in a safe manner Holding the space for the child so they feel safe in your presence Being the child's advocate if needed Takes active role in delegated tasks including (but not exclusive to): Set up / pack down Plan for day Check in for adults and children Camp caretaker - cooking / cleaning up / checking water Fire Monitor - collect wood / tend fire / maintain fire safety Tool Control - lay out / organise blackboard / maintain control of tool location / clean tools / put away Competent with Basecamp - training can be given Writes weekly update on 1-2-1 progress and areas for improvement to feedback to referrer Contribute towards Report writing / debrief Policy and procedure knowledge and accountability - this is all in the Handbook Time keeping Incident report writing or Safeguarding reports

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Level 2 Forest School Assistant or equivalent experience or in training for Level 2

Other relevant qualifications will be considered, e.g. Mental Health training, experience with working with SEMH children, experience working with Alternative Provision.

Desired

Safeguarding Children and Young People certificate

Prevent training certificate

Food Hygiene certificate

First Aid qualification

Preferred Skills

Humility Modelling to others Recognising and respecting others' experience and skills Culture of proactiveness with adults and children Witness our own judgement and pause before responding Sharing gratitude Aim to eliminate feeling of hierarchy Ability to use non violent communication Unconditional positive regard of those you work with

Additional Notes

Photographic identification and original certificates / documents will be expected if you are invited to interview.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 12 - 28 per week

Benefits:

Discounted or free food
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/08/2025
Reference ID: FSL21/07/25
Expected start date: 03/09/2025