Learning Assistant x2

Introduction 

Do you have a passion for nature and wildlife? We have two opportunities to share your
enthusiasm as a learning assistant and help to deliver our education programme to visiting
schools. Typical activities range from hands on exploration of woods and ponds to playing
environmental games alongside classroom learning.

This reserve is a special area for wildlife, lying between the Severn estuary and the river
Usk. It is one of the most important areas of wetland habitat in Wales, providing a haven for
wildlife on the edge of the city.

What are the roles about?

You will need to deliver fun and exciting activities and assist the Learning Officer as part of
our Schools on Reserves programme . This aims to give schoolchildren the chance to experience
nature first-hand and you can be part of that exciting journey of discovery!

To deliver RSPB programmes for connecting schoolchildren and young people with nature through
curriculum-linked education programmes on the reserve.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference, enriching the lives of youngsters
and inspiring them to care and learn more about the natural world with the RSPB. We’ll give you
training and experience to build your confidence in helping children have a wonderful hands-on
experiences with nature. We can help you to gain the skills to kick start a career in
environmental or community education. You’ll be part of a small friendly team of staff and
volunteers and have the opportunity to make new friends.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Good level of general ecological and natural history knowledge.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and Safeguarding issues with regards to outdoor
  education.
• Confidence and ability to facilitate a day’s programme both in the field and in the
  classroom with a group of students and their teacher.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of ages and abilities of children.
• Abundant enthusiasm and excellent communication skills.
• Previous teaching experience or work with groups of young people.
• Working experience of environmental education.
• Working experience of teaching outdoors.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Degree level qualification.
• Teaching qualification.
• Working knowledge of the National Curriculum.

These are Fixed-Term contracts (1 April to 31 July 2024) Part-Time roles for 22.5 hours per
week. 

We are looking to conduct interviews for these positions on Tuesday 20th February
2024. For further information please contact [email protected] 

As part of this application process you will be asked to upload a CV and complete an
application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience
listed above.

These roles will require completion of a DBS in addition to the standard pre-employment
checks.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels
supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world
richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of
colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate,
sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled,
we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any
additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. These roles are exempt from the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have
a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.