Teaching Assistant with Forest School Experience

Teaching Assistant with Forest School Experience – Secondary School – Tameside

Location: Tameside, Greater Manchester
Contract: Full-time, Temporary with opportunity to progress
Start Date: Immediate / September 2025 (flexible)
Salary: Competitive hourly rate, paid weekly via PAYE

Teaching Personnel are supporting a forward-thinking secondary school in Tameside to recruit a passionate Teaching Assistant to join their team. This unique role includes supporting students in the classroom and delivering Forest School activities 2–3 days a week, with an exciting opportunity to progress into the school’s newly developing Pupil Referral Unit (PRU).

Role Overview:

• Provide in-class support to students, helping them access the curriculum and develop positive learning behaviours.

• Deliver Forest School sessions 2–3 days a week, supporting outdoor learning, student wellbeing, and engagement.

• Assist with behaviour management and support students with additional needs.

• Work closely with teaching staff and SENCO to support targeted students.

• Help supervise students during break and lunch times.

• Play an active role in the development and transition to the new PRU, with potential opportunities for career progression within this provision.

About the School:

• A progressive secondary school committed to inclusive education and innovative teaching methods.

• Developing a new PRU to better support students with complex needs and behavioural challenges.

• Emphasis on outdoor education and wellbeing through Forest School.

• A supportive and collaborative staff team dedicated to student success.

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or similar role in education.

• Experience or qualification in Forest School or outdoor learning highly desirable.

• Passionate about supporting vulnerable students and those with additional needs.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Willingness to undertake training relevant to the PRU and Forest School.

• Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to apply.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

• Weekly pay through PAYE with no umbrella companies.

• Dedicated consultant support and access to free CPD courses.

• Opportunity for career progression as the school’s PRU develops.

• Flexible working environment with a focus on wellbeing.

Apply Now:
If you’re enthusiastic about combining classroom support with outdoor education and want to be part of an exciting new provision in Tameside, send your CV

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