Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Outdoor Learning
| Posting date: | 14 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2025 |
| Location: | Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2HA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | dcf68b47-9ab3-4b1c-86c9-d18d9d5d8115 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We require an Outdoor Learning/Forest School HLTA Band 4 as soon as possible. This is a fixed term position as part of the further development of outdoor learning within the school.
Your role will be outdoors the vast majority of the day. You will be planning and leading sessions and ensuring that you plan for children’s individual curiosities, liaising with the classroom teams about the children’s learning and development; observing the children and giving feedback to the classroom teams, and contributing to review paperwork etc.
You will tach small groups in accordance with established policies and procedures. Whilst supervising the children, you will establish routines and boundaries to ensure the wellbeing and safety of the children, ensuring that any safeguarding concerns are dealt with immediately following the School’s safeguarding procedures.
Candidates should have a HLTA qualification or be prepared to compete the necessary training. A Forest School qualification would also be an advantage
Duties to include;
• Day to day organisation and delivery of Outdoor Learning lessons
• In conjunction with the Outdoor learning lead to develop and plan the offer for pupils
These duties are additional to the standard job description/job spec.
What the school offers its staff
We are very proud of our achievements at Collingwood and the reputation we have gained for the high standard of education we provide. We are committed to continuing to improve the work we do and would welcome applications from people who will share this vision with us.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.
We require an Outdoor Learning/Forest School HLTA Band 4 as soon as possible. This is a fixed term position as part of the further development of outdoor learning within the school.
Your role will be outdoors the vast majority of the day. You will be planning and leading sessions and ensuring that you plan for children’s individual curiosities, liaising with the classroom teams about the children’s learning and development; observing the children and giving feedback to the classroom teams, and contributing to review paperwork etc.
You will tach small groups in accordance with established policies and procedures. Whilst supervising the children, you will establish routines and boundaries to ensure the wellbeing and safety of the children, ensuring that any safeguarding concerns are dealt with immediately following the School’s safeguarding procedures.
Candidates should have a HLTA qualification or be prepared to compete the necessary training. A Forest School qualification would also be an advantage
Duties to include;
• Day to day organisation and delivery of Outdoor Learning lessons
• In conjunction with the Outdoor learning lead to develop and plan the offer for pupils
These duties are additional to the standard job description/job spec.
What the school offers its staff
We are very proud of our achievements at Collingwood and the reputation we have gained for the high standard of education we provide. We are committed to continuing to improve the work we do and would welcome applications from people who will share this vision with us.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.