Job Description

About Us

The Paradise Cooperative is a Wandsworth based charity working towards a future where communities and nature thrive together. Our Paradise Learning programme delivers innovative, curriculum-linked outdoor workshops for local primary schools, all set within our unique and biodiverse community garden.

Our workshops help children develop meaningful connections with the natural world while supporting learning across a wide range of curriculum areas, including science, geography, history, English and art

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About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Outdoor Education Assistant to work alongside our Head of Education in delivering our outdoor learning programme. You will play a key role in facilitating high-quality, curriculum-based workshops that inspire children aged 4 to 11 (EYFS, KS1 and KS2) to connect with nature.

This is a dynamic, part-time role for a practitioner who is excited to combine their experience of supporting primary education with the transformative benefits of nature-based learning. You will ensure that every child who visits our site is able to access, enjoy and be inspired by our unique outdoor education programme.

To apply please send a CV and brief Cover Letter outlining your interest in the role to team@paradisecooperative.org by

midnight on Monday 5th January 2026.

Role Details

Job Title:

Education Assistant

Start Date:

25th February 2026

Working Days:

2 days per week (every Wednesday and Thursday)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Salary:

8,920 per year (pro rata) based on 2 days/week, 6.5 hours/day, 39 weeks/year (term-time only). FTE Salary: 28,000 per year.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver exceptional outdoor learning experiences as part of our Schools and Family Programme, leading small-group workshops or supporting sessions alongside the Head of Education.

Prepare and manage resources to create organised, inspiring learning environments that enhance children's engagement and enjoyment

Support the development of new workshops, helping to design creative, age-appropriate activities that meet children's needs and interests.

Provide guidance to a volunteer education assistant, offering clear direction, support, and day-to-day task management.

Oversee health, safety and wellbeing, ensuring all learners and visitors are safe by:

o Following and contributing to the review of risk assessments and clearly communicating any relevant risks to volunteers.

o Ensuring full compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, data protection, and other organisational policies.

Assist with monitoring and evaluation, completing session records and providing constructive feedback.

Participate in team meetings, contributing thoughtfully to planning, coordination, and programme development.

Collaborate with colleagues to support the charity's long-term strategy and uphold its vision, mission and values

Personal Specification

Experienced outdoor educator with either strong, relevant experience or training in supporting outdoor learning for primary-aged children.

Passionate about the value of outdoor education, with a genuine commitment to helping young learners connect with nature and experience the wellbeing, confidence, and curiosity that outdoor learning can foster.

Confident and responsive behaviour manager, able to support children to take appropriate risks while maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

Strong team player, collaborating closely with the Head of Education to deliver engaging, creative sessions that align with the Paradise Learning curriculum.

Proactive and organised, capable of setting up workshops independently and creating structured, welcoming outdoor learning spaces.

Reliable, adaptable and solutions-focused, with good time management and the ability to problem-solve in a dynamic outdoor setting.

General responsibilities

Contribute to the continuous improvement of The Paradise Cooperative.

Understand and comply with all relevant policies and procedures, including but not limited to Health and Safety, Data Protection (GDPR), and Safeguarding Policies, as applicable to your role.

Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. Maintain awareness of the relevant protocols and work towards creating and maintaining a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and their identity and culture are respected and valued.

Understand and fulfil your role in safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This includes adhering to safeguarding policies and reporting procedures and participating in any necessary safeguarding training.

Carry out other reasonable duties as directed by the Director that support the charity's aims. These duties will be consistent with the role's scope and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.

This job description provides an outline of the key responsibilities of the role. Due to the dynamic nature of the organisation, the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties or adapt to changing circumstances, provided that such changes are within the reasonable scope of the role.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person