Forest School Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Taunton, United Kingdom Taunton Deane Partnership College Full time

Taunton Deane Partnership College (TDPC) is one of four Pupil Referral Units commissioned by Somerset County Council and Somerset schools. We work with children and young people across all key stages. We are looking to appoint **a Forest School Practitioner at Otterhead Forest School**, where our staff work to support children and young people with a range of social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) issues through outdoor education experiences.

**Forest School Practitioner**

Between 14.8 - 37 hours per week (2 - 5 days per week negotiable), term time only (39 weeks per year), fixed term until August 2023 in the first instance

Start date: ASAP

**Salary**: Grade 13 (actual salary for 37 hours per week £18,729 - £20,508)
- Has experience of working with children and young people with SEMH needs and behaviour difficulties, ideally in an alternative education setting
- Has non-judgemental approach to working with people
- Has the ability to respond calmly to the severely challenging behaviour of young people
- Has the ability to plan and deliver engaging activities in an outdoor setting
- Is resilient, has excellent interpersonal skills and works well in a small team
- Has excellent oral and written communication skills
- Is happy and able to work outside all year round, in all weathers

We can offer you:

- A beautifully located forest setting in Somerset’s Blackdown Hills
- A highly supportive management committee and a friendly and inclusive community.
- The chance to work with a committed and hard-working team to make a real difference to children with SEMH needs.

Closing date: 5pm Monday 6 February 2023

Interview date: Monday 20th February

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 37 per week

**Salary**: £18,729.00-£20,508.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow government guidelines for schools.

**Experience**:

- working with children in professional capacity: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 06/02/2023


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