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We are recruiting an Inclusive Well-being Lead (Maternity Cover) to join our specialist outdoor wellbeing team. This role may suit someone who:

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• enjoys working in a child-centred, relational and outdoors-based way

• has experience supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

• can lead sessions calmly and confidently

• is organised, reliable and adaptable

• is comfortable working outdoors in all weathers

• values inclusion, play, autonomy and relationship-based practice

• has experience of Forest School or similar 
   

About the role

You will lead and support small-group outdoor wellbeing sessions for children and young people across Newport, Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Sessions may include woodland wellbeing groups, EOTAS provision, after-school groups and holiday programmes.

You will help create safe, playful and inclusive outdoor spaces where children can build confidence, connection and wellbeing through:

• planning and leading sessions

• supporting children’s wellbeing and inclusion

• communicating with families and professionals

• dynamic risk assessment and safeguarding responsibilities

• preparing and transporting equipment

• recording attendance and observations

• working collaboratively with the wider team

This is a physically active role which involves carrying equipment and working outdoors year-round in woodland and park settings.

Hours of work

This role includes:

• 12 contracted hours per week during term time

• school holiday delivery hours (these will vary throughout the year)

Term-time work currently takes place mainly on Mondays and Tuesdays in Newport.

School holiday provision usually takes place during the school holidays, typically across Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

Applicants should expect to lead both term-time and holiday provision as part of the role.

Contract details

• Maternity cover

• 9 month fixed term contract with possibility for extension

• Term time core hours plus holiday provision

• £15 per hour

• Access to a vehicle for work is essential
   

You will be supported through:

• internal and external training

• line management and supervision

• Employee Assistance Programme

• reimbursement of authorised expenses

• access to Bright Exchange discounts

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All team members are expected to share this commitment. This role is subject to safer recruitment procedures including enhanced DBS checks, references and safeguarding screening.

We are also committed to inclusive recruitment and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

DEADLINE: Monday 15th June 2026, noon. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Further details and the application form can be accessed here: