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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