STA with Level 3 Forest School Practitioner
Forest Way School, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4UU9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
20 August 2025
Closing date
28 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
11 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday for 40 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £24,335.44 to £26,990.20
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an outstanding and passionate member to join our team, you will contribute to the development and implementation of a vibrant, holistic Forest School provision to support young people to thrive at Forest Way School.
You will work 37 hours per week for 200 days annually (includes 5 Training days and 5 days directed time that may include training, parents evening etc. in negotiation with the Headteacher and the Forest School Provision Team. This will include training, regular meetings, preparation, leading lunchtime outdoor learning clubs and after school clubs).
You must hold Level 3 School Practitioner Qualification and Paediatric Outdoor First Aid Certificate, or will have obtained this prior to the role starting, together with an NVQ3 or equivalent or higher relevant qualification. e.g. A Levels or relevant degree.
Who we are looking for:
The successful candidate will contribute to the development of a pioneering Forest School provision, working alongside a small team of trained individuals.
You will support groups of pupils to access the woodlands and Forest School, including planning, preparation and development tracking using the framework.
You will have experience of delivering high quality Forest School to children and young people in a SEND environment, using a range of total communication strategies.
What the school offers its staff
Commitment to safeguarding
Forest Way School is committed to Safeguarding Children and Young People.
As this post is required to work in 'Regulated Activity' an enhanced DBS with a Barred list check is essential.
Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches.
Please see our website for our Child Protection/Safeguarding Policy and Privacy Notice for Job Applicants
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to dwood@forestway.leics.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Forest Way School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 276 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Forest Way School website
- Email address
- dwood@forestway.leics.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01530 831899
Forest Way is an Area Special School for students aged 3 to 19, with a range of needs including SLD, MLD, PMLD and ASD
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