Apprentice Forest School Teaching Assistant
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2PH9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
4 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 hours, 7 hours a day, Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 - 18 months
Full-time equivalent salary
- £19,905 - £22,305
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about outdoor learning and inspiring children to explore the natural world? Do you love muddy boots, campfire stories, and helping young minds grow through hands-on experience in nature? This is your opportunity to train as a Forest School Practitioner in a supportive and vibrant primary school environment.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated apprentice to join our team and support our Forest School provision. Working alongside our experienced Forest School Lead, you will help plan and deliver engaging outdoor learning sessions for children aged 3–11, developing their confidence, creativity, and connection to the natural world.
As part of your apprenticeship, you will receive structured training and work towards a nationally recognised qualification.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the planning and delivery of Forest School sessions.
- Support children's learning, wellbeing, and safety in an outdoor environment.
- Set up and maintain outdoor learning areas.
- Learn and model good environmental and woodland management practices.
- Work as part of the wider school team, including attending relevant training and meetings.
- Support with pupils during lunchtime.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a genuine interest in outdoor education and child development.
- Is enthusiastic, caring, and patient.
- Is willing to work outdoors in all weathers.
- Can work well as part of a team and show initiative.
- Holds (or is willing to work towards) GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
No previous experience is necessary – just a positive attitude, a love of nature, and a desire to learn!
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
- A friendly and supportive school environment.
- On-the-job training and mentoring.
- Opportunity to gain recognised qualifications and valuable experience.
- Access to staff wellbeing and CPD opportunities.
- The joy of seeing children thrive and grow in the great outdoors.
Further details about the role
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment, therefore, is subject to stringent vetting processes and an enhanced DBS check.
Prospective candidates should submit applications using the application form available on the Cheshire East website. Please also include an accompanying letter of no longer than one side of A4.
Interviews are planned for week beginning 7th July 2025
Please use the below application form and return applications to: sbm@beechwood.cheshire.sch.uk
Closing Date: Friday 4th July at noon
Commitment to safeguarding
Beechwood primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The offer of employment is subject to the undertaking of pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in the UK, DBS (Enhanced with barred list check) and a Declaration of not being disqualified under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to sbm@beechwood.cheshire.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
About Beechwood Primary School and Nursery
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 479 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Beechwood Primary School and Nursery website
- Email address
- head@beechwood.cheshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01270 214490
Beechwood Primary School is based in the heart of Crewe. The local community is very much involved with the school and supports us in many ways.
We are a school that encompasses hard-working, happy children and staff. Members of staff work hand in hand towards the school's vision and thus enable children to feel secure, valued and able to grow into responsible individuals ready to embark on secondary education.
Arranging a visit to Beechwood Primary School and Nursery
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@beechwood.cheshire.sch.uk.
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