St Paul’s CE Primary School
Ringwood Way, London N21 2RA
Tel: 020 8360 3137 office@st-pauls.enfield.sch.uk
Outdoor Learning Assistant
Salary range: SCP 3 (Outer London £4,316 - £4,476)
Hours: Friday, 6 hours, 15 minutes per week (8.30am-3.35pm), 38 weeks per annum
Contract Type: One-year, fixed-term contract
Commencement date: 1 September 2025
We are a friendly and welcoming two-form entry Voluntary Aided Church of England primary school in the heart of Winchmore Hill, close to The Green and the overground train station.
The school has a Christian ethos which is celebrated and incorporated in to the daily life of the school. The school has a strong community feel and is well supported by parents. There is an established senior leadership team in place and staff are welcoming and friendly.
This is an exciting and exceptional opportunity for candidates to become fully involved in school life and we are looking for someone who is confident in their abilities to deliver exciting learning opportunities in the outdoor space and have an impact on all pupils. We are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and can work consistently using initiative. Applications from people with appropriate experience, good communication and organisational skills are invited for this position.
The appointed person will provide support for all year groups and work with small groups of children in the outdoor classroom and environment.
In line with recent legislation, applicants must have a command of spoken English that is sufficient to effectively carry out the duties of the role.
Applications from people with appropriate proven abilities, good communication and organisational skills are invited.
We are looking for someone who:
· has high expectations of pupils’ behaviour
· works well within a team
· has a love for gardening and being outside
· can be a positive role model for children
· has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· has high levels of self-motivation and an eagerness to take a lead
· has the ability to be reflective and continually seek opportunities to learn and develop their practice
We can offer:
· a positive and supportive environment
· highly motivated children with excellent behaviour
· a thoughtful and caring school where developing effective learners is our central concern
· a thriving community with a wonderfully supportive PTA that organises fun events through the year
· attractive and well developed outdoor play areas
The successful candidate will need to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Applications will not be progressed for candidates who have been barred from undertaking teaching work. As part of our process of due diligence on shortlisted candidates, our normal practice is to carry out online searches of publicly available information, including social media.
Visits to the school are recommended. Please contact Denise Zmajkovic by emailing office@st-pauls.enfield.sch.uk to arrange a visit. The job description and person specification and application form are attached and all applications should be made through the Enfield Council website using this link: Outdoor Learning Assistant. Please note that we do not accept CVS.
Closing date: 12 noon, Tuesday 24 June 2025
Interviews: Friday 27 June 2025
St Paul’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils attending the school and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any offer to the successful candidate will be conditional upon an Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service. All candidates are required to complete the school’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ declaration.
St Paul’s CE Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.