Forest School & Outdoor Learning Apprentice
BRAVE ROOTS LTD
Recruiting nationally
Closes in 20 days (Sunday 29 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 November 2026
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Summary
As a Forest School & Outdoor Learning Apprentice at Brave Roots you’ll work alongside an experienced Forest School Leader, learning how to plan, prepare and deliver engaging outdoor activities for children. You’ll help to create exciting, engaging and memorable outdoor experiences.
- Wage
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£9,984 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)
- Hours
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24 hours/week. 8 hrs/day on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Travel time to and from settings will be included as working time.
24 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 6 January 2027
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Work will take place at Multiple Forest School sites across Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas.
- Supporting the delivery of Forest School sessions in primary schools, nurseries, after-school clubs and holiday camps.
- Helping children explore nature, develop confidence, build friendships and learn new skills through outdoor play and adventure.
- Leading and assisting with activities such as den building, bushcraft, fire lighting, outdoor cooking, woodland crafts and wildlife exploration.
- Planning and preparing creative, age-appropriate activities that encourage curiosity, independence and teamwork.
- Setting up outdoor learning spaces, preparing equipment and packing away after sessions.
- Helping to maintain Forest School equipment, tools and resources.
- Supporting children’s safety and wellbeing, following safeguarding procedures and helping with risk assessments.
- Adapting activities to meet the needs and abilities of different children, ensuring everyone feels included.
- Working with the Forest School Leader to reflect on sessions and develop new activity ideas.
- Undertaking apprenticeship training, attending courses and developing practical outdoor education skills.
- Gradually taking on greater responsibility for planning and leading activities as your skills and confidence develop.
Where you'll work
Multiple Forest School sites across Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas.
Ideally, applicants should be based in or around Winslow, Buckingham, Milton Keynes, Leighton Buzzard or Towcester, allowing reasonable travel to our main delivery locations. A driving licence and access to a vehicle is required due to the varied locations.
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CHANNEL TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Find information on: the activity type and timings; outcome requirements; participant age; medical information; equipment and resourcing allocation; venue; weather conditions.
- Prepare sessions to achieve the required outcomesg. enjoyment, thrill seeking, personal or team challenges, acquisition of new knowledge or skills.
- Select methods to meet all participant needs g. visual impairment, mental and physical ability.
- Select methods to respond to potential changes in the environmentg. wind increasing in a sailing session or rain making conditions slippery underfoot.
- Collect appropriate equipment and resources.
- Ensure the venue is set-up and ready to be used.
- Maintain self and group safety when delivering the session.
- Deliver an effective session briefing with clear instruction and following organisational procedures.
- Perform a competent demonstration of the skills required for the activity or subject at the appropriate level for the session.
- Provide on-going instruction to encourage learning and progression.
- Follow organisational operating procedures to adapt to changes in the environment. E.g. thunderstorm, a wind shift to offshore in a surfing session.
- Select and implement organisational procedures to deal with routine problems.g. broken equipment.
- Provide basic First Aid to respond to accidents in a safe, prompt and effective manner. e.g. injured participant.
- Initiate organisational procedures to summon support in the case of incidents or accidents.
- Use the organisations set approaches for learning delivery.
- Support individual and group engagement and participation in the session g. energisers, sharing responsibilities, appropriate pace.
- Change the pace of the session to match participants’ speed of learning.
- Identify and support the individual participants’ needs g. give personal attention, active listening, allow additional time, encouragement.
- Apply simple techniques to deal with conflict and challenging behaviour g. redirection, increasing responsibility.
- Use simple review techniques to check the achievement of required outcomes e.g. thumbs up; rounds; memorable moments.
- Signpost participants to progression routes.
- Complete a session within time, including the restoration of the venue, return of equipment and resources and any logging or recording requirements.
- Use participant feedback and own reflection to suggest improvements to sessions.
- Communicate with customers and colleagues in a clear, concise and effective manner.
- Handle information in a way that conforms to policy and protects data.
- Assist with the development and preparation of resources and support colleagues delivering sessions
- Actively encourage whole group participation and promote equality and diversity.
- Undertake activities to further develop knowledge and personal skills.
- Reflect on own performance and make refinements.
Training schedule
Full training will take place at multiple Forest School sites (across Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas) during working hours.
More training information
Brave Roots Fortest School will work in partnership with training provider, Channel Training.
A structured independent learning plan for the apprenticeship, will be produced on induction day.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade D/3)
- Maths (grade D/3)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4)
- Maths (grade C/4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
A driving licence and access to a vehicle is required due to the varied locations.
About this employer
At Brave Roots our goal is to provide joyful learning in nature. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to spend time in nature and challenge themselves in new and exciting ways.
Above all else, we aim to empower children to nurture the brave roots that will last a lifetime-developing confidence, resilience, independence, curiosity, and a lasting connection with the natural world.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Possible opportunities for continued employment and career progression within Brave Roots as the business grows. Future opportunities could include taking on greater responsibility for planning and leading sessions, undertaking further qualifications such as Level 3 Forest School Leader training, and progressing into a more senior role within Brave Roots.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHANNEL TRAINING LIMITED
Tom Gray
info@braveroots.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000063219.
Apply now
Closes in 20 days (Sunday 29 November 2026 at 11:59pm)