Teaching Assistant with Forest School Responsibilities - Carrington Junior School

Overview

At Carrington Junior School, we are committed to nurturing children who are successful, enthusiastic learners and equipping them with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to flourish both in school and beyond. We aspire to develop happy, healthy and resilient young people who are ready to make a positive contribution to their communities and to the wider world.

Term time only: Yes

Salary type: Bucks Pay

Salary Details: Salary dependent on experience

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Closing date: 04/12/2026

Interviews to be held: We will review applications as they come in and may interview candidates before the closing date

About us

Carrington Junior School is a welcoming, inclusive and ambitious school at the heart of the local community.

We can offer:

• Friendly, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
• A supportive and welcoming staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training, including Forest School qualification training if required.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing.
• The opportunity to help shape and develop outdoor learning opportunities across the school.

Website: Carrington Junior School - Home

About the role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant with Forest School responsibilities to join our dedicated team and help inspire our children both in the classroom and through our developing outdoor learning provision. There may be a requirement to work 1:1 with a SEND child.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning, wellbeing and personal development, while helping to deliver engaging Forest School and outdoor learning experiences that encourage confidence, independence and resilience.

Working under the direction of the class teacher and Forest School Lead, you will:

• Support the learning and progress of individual pupils and small groups.
• Provide additional support for children with SEND, including pupils with EHCPs where required.
• Assist with classroom activities, reading, assessment and preparation of learning resources.
• Help create a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Support the planning, delivery and evaluation of Forest School sessions and outdoor learning activities.
• Encourage children's confidence, independence, resilience and wellbeing through outdoor experiences.
• Supervise and support pupils during lessons, breaktimes, educational visits and other school activities.
• Promote children's welfare and safety at all times.

For more information please see attached job description

About you

• Has experience of working with primary-aged children.
• Is enthusiastic, caring and able to build positive relationships with children and colleagues.
• Has a strong commitment to supporting children's learning and development.
• Holds a recognised Forest School qualification, or is willing to undertake Forest School training and gain the qualification within an agreed timeframe.
• Is organised, adaptable and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

For more information please see attached person specification

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome.  To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.  Please send completed application forms to the email address below.

Tel No: 01628 521457       
Email: [email protected]

At this school, the health, safety and well-being of every child are our paramount concern. We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. Our aim is for children to enjoy their time as pupils in this school. We want to work in partnership with you to help your child achieve their full potential and make a positive contribution. To promote a safe environment for pupils, our selection and recruitment policy includes all checks on staff and regular volunteers' suitability, including Criminal Records Bureau checks, as recommended by Buckinghamshire Council in accordance with current legislation.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.