Name of Organisation (Employer): Nature Links CIC
Position being advertised (Job title): Volunteer Forest School Assistant
Salary (per week, month, year OR negotiable, not applicable): N/A travel expenses will be paid. We will provide you with snacks, cups of tea and your name will be publicly displayed on our tree of appreciation.
Location (where is this job based?): London Borough of Hounslow
Job description: We are on an exciting adventure here at Nature Links CIC and we are looking for friendly and enthusiastic assistants to join our team. You will be work alongside our experienced Forest School Leader to support the delivery of Forest School and outdoor learning sessions in Hounslow.
This position will provide a great introduction to the wonderful world of Forest School. If you have begun or are interested in beginning your Level 3 this could be an opportunity to practice and share your skills.
The position will begin at the end of January 2015 and will initially be for two hours a week on a Tuesday morning. You will be working with children aged three to five years old. We are also interested in hearing from people who may only be able to offer their support during holidays or sporadically.
Please note: this role will be outside and will take place in all weather. There is a high chance that we will encounter insects and animals during our explorations.
Person specification : We are looking for people who:
* Have enthusiasm for and/or experience of working with young children
* Enjoy being in the great outdoors in all weathers
* Enjoy working as a part of a team and sharing best practice
* Support the Forest School ethos
Any other information: A current CRB or DBS will be essential for this role. If you do not currently hold this document we can support you to get one.
Explain how applicants should contact you / apply: Please send us an email introducing yourself, telling us more about your experiences and your availability. We are really interested to know why you would like to join us on our mission to get more children outside. Please email Heidi – heidi@naturelinks.co.uk
Closing date for applications : 14/01/2015
