Forest School Teacher

Forest School Teacher - St. Albans

Full‑time role, September start, specialist autism school.

The new St. Albans specialist school has been fully renovated to provide exceptional facilities designed around the needs of children with autism and additional learning needs.

• Extensive private forest area for outdoor learning
• Dedicated outdoor play park
• Large playground facilities
• On‑site therapy rooms
• Modern specialist learning spaces
• Excellent staff parking facilities

The setting has been designed to provide a calm, supportive and engaging environment where pupils can develop confidence, independence, communication skills and social understanding.

In this role, you will create meaningful outdoor learning experiences that support children's educational, emotional and social development.

• Deliver engaging Forest School sessions for children aged 4 to 13 years
• Plan activities that promote confidence, independence and teamwork
• Support pupils with autism, speech and language needs and developmental differences
• Create safe and structured outdoor learning opportunities
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support professionals
• Monitor pupil progress and celebrate achievements

The school is looking for a dedicated Forest School Teacher who:

• Has a Level 2 or 3 qualification as a Forest School Leader
• Has experience delivering Forest School programmes
• Has a strong understanding of autism and additional needs
• Is creative, patient and enthusiastic
• Can inspire children through practical, hands‑on learning
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team

The St. Albans setting is only minutes from the M25, M1 and North Orbital, making it easily commutable for candidates travelling from Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Welwyn Garden City, St Albans and the wider Hertfordshire area. It is also accessible for drivers travelling from London boroughs including Barnet, Harrow, Brent, Hillingdon and Enfield. For candidates using public transport, the nearest train station is approximately a 10‑minute walk away, with direct links to Watford Junction in around 10 minutes and St.Albans

Abbey in approximately 4 minutes.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.