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Vacancies
We are currently recruiting for:
- Play Assistants (ad-hoc/casual)
Play Assistant (ad-hoc/casual)
Salary
£9- £11.44 an hour
Location
Various - including:
- schools in Greater Manchester and Lancashire
- sites in Greater Manchester including Bury Grammar, Summerseat, Turton Tower and Dunham Massey
Role Description
There is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team at CommuniTree Outdoor Education as a Play Assistant.
We are looking for casual Play Assistants with experience of delivering outdoor experiences.
You will be joining an open, forward-thinking and hard-working team in which your ideas will be welcomed and you will get to work with passionate, knowledgeable individuals. You will have the opportunity to learn new skills, gain valuable experience and grow with us.
Key relationships – Internal
- Reporting to Director
- Marketing Manager
- Forest School Leaders
- Forest School Assistants
Key relationships – External
- Parents
- Site partners
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in play sessions (for example out-of-school clubs, birthday parties, curriculum days)
- Assist site set up, equipment and resources
- Assistant role in carrying out activities during play sessions
- Support in conducting dynamic risk assessments prior to every play session on site
- Ensure the Health and Safety, of all children attending play sessions
- Responsible for clear up, packing and fully ending the session
- Report to the Forest School Leader
Responsibilities of all CommuniTree Staff
- Maintain an awareness of own and others health and safety and comply with CommuniTree’s health and safety procedures
- Adhere to CommuniTree Outdoor Education values, policies and procedures
- Comply with all relevant CommuniTree Safeguarding policies
- A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
- Attend staff training and meetings
Person Specification
- Strong verbal and non verbal communication skills
- Experience working with 5- 11 year-olds
- Experience of working with children in an outdoor or wellbeing setting
- Building strong rapport with the children in a warm and caring manner; whilst maintaining firm boundaries and our safeguarding policies
- A real passion for nature play and engaging children with the outdoors
- Excellent attention to detail and observation skills
- Creative and self-motivated with great energy
- Ability to adapt quickly to changes, is flexible and uses initiative
- Brilliant teamwork and able to work effectively in a small team
- Understanding of the therapeutic aspects of play
- Understanding of non-verbal communication
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures
- Understanding of health and safety requirements
How to apply
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organisation. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please complete the application form below and send it to recruitment@communitree.co.uk
Application pack
- Application form (docx)
- Request for reference form (for information only)
- Disclosure form (for information only - we will only ask you to complete this if you are invited for interview).
- Safeguarding policy
- Safeguarding statement
Shortlist and Interviews
Applicants will be shortlisted on the application form (CVs will not be accepted) submitted against the above person specification.
The shortlisting panel will not have access to any of your personal information that identifies you. This means we can recruit based on your knowledge and skills, and not background, gender or ethnicity. This includes:
- name/title
- educational institutions
- age
- gender
- email address
- postal address
- phone number
- nationality/immigration status
Interviews will focus on the application form and the person specification. You will be assessed on your attitude, behaviour, knowledge, skills and experience.
Feedback will provided if you attend an interview.
Security
- Successful candidates must pass an enhanced disclosure and barring security check
- Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed
About CommuniTree
Communitree Outdoor Education was established in 2013. For the last 11 years, we have delivered a range of forest school and outdoor education experiences at our sites at Bury Grammar, Summerseat, Turton Tower and Dunham Massey including:
- forest school alternative provision
- holiday clubs
- curriculum days
- family days
- birthday celebrations
- training
