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The Team

Little Deer Wood is situated in beautiful woodland next to the Calder and Hebble Navigation at the heart of West Yorkshire. The centre provides a wide range of outdoor activities, all year round, to schools, colleges, youth clubs and charities.

Little Deer Wood is a centre of excellence for Outdoor Learning giving the opportunity for residential and day visit experiences outside the classroom. Alongside this we deliver outdoor learning courses and adult team building sessions as well as holding the licence to deliver the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Our team are passionate about the outdoors and keen to share their skills and enthusiasm with groups of all ages and abilities.

The Role

As an Outdoor Learning Assistant you will work as part of a team to develop, support and deliver a programme of outdoor learning activities that are appropriate for a range of groups, enabling all participants to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.

You will liaise with participants, staff, volunteers and the community to promote what Little Deer Wood has to offer.

You will also monitor and support groups at meal times, including breakfast, lunch and evening meals

You will work evening and weekends when required. Depending on what activities are running you may also need to stay overnight.

For a full list of the role requirements please see the attached Job Profile.

What can we offer?

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and career development
• Excellent pension scheme
• A range of family friendly polices
• Discounts with local and national retailers
• We offer a wide range of well-being initiatives including a cycle to work scheme and discounted KAL membership

If you have any questions about the role please contact Heidi Langton (Team Leader) at [email protected]

Shortlisting Questions

As part of the application process you will be asked the following 5 questions:

• Please tell us about your experience of pursuing outdoor activities.
• What are the benefits of outdoor learning?
• What is your experience of working with diverse groups?
• Why is it important that equipment used in outdoor activities is maintained? Please give an example.
• Explain the importance of communication in an outdoor setting? Can you give an example of when you have communicated effectively?

Interview date: 19 June 2023.