Hello, I’m Rachael and I’m a teacher at Bale’s Farm. I have worked in mainstream primary for four years and realised that I wanted to focus my teaching outside of the classroom. I really enjoy teaching at Bale’s Farm where the learning is child led, I also love being outdoors and around animals so Bale’s Farm is the perfect job.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, going to the beach and walking my two dogs, Stanley and Alfie.

Hi I'm Rhea! I work at Bales Farm as a Teaching Assistant. I have worked with children and adults with additional needs for the past five years and absolutely love my job. I really enjoy working with the young people at Bales Farm and being in such a beautiful setting.

When I'm not working, my hobbies are singing and walking my two Dachshunds. I sing in a band at weekends and absolutely love music and musicals. 

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Hello, I’m Emily, I have worked in outdoor education for many years. I have spent the last 18 years on Dartmoor running a mix of environment and adventure education. During this time I ran a forest school for 10 years.

I am passionate about nature and love sharing this with others. I also love making things and have recently set up Newton Abbot Community Shed.

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Hello , I'm Mandy. I have worked as a Teaching Assistant for over twenty two years in a small catholic primary school, working with all age groups. I enjoy working outdoors surrounded by nature and animals.

I enjoy pottering in the garden and my passion is walking my two fur babies, Merlin and Alfie, on the coast and countryside. 

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Hello , I'm Natalie. I have recently joined Bale's Farm as a Teaching Assistant and Educational Support Worker. I enjoy being outdoors and meeting all the young people and animals at Bale's Farm. 

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Hello! My name is Sam and I am a Teaching Assistant and Education Support Worker at Bale's Farm. I worked in a mainstream primary school as a teaching assistant for 19 years and as a forest school leader for 7 years, so coming to work at Bale's Farm brings all my passions together in one place - working with young people, animals and in the great outdoors!

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time at the beach and with friends, sea swimming, walking, crafts, puzzles and performing and watching musical theatre.

Hello, I'm Susan ,I have worked as a Teaching Assistant in a Primary School for 25 years and the latter 5 as a Forest School Assistant. As a trained Forest School leader I love to share my outdoor knowledge with the children, seeing their progress and learning new skills. I am passionate about the outdoors ,the environment and the positive benefits of nature with children.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, making craft items, sewing and walking on the moors and coastline.

Hello my name is Sarah, before coming to Bales Farm, I have previously worked in the Animal Care industry and with young children in a Nursery setting. I love working with our young people, helping them to build their confidence and learn new skills.

In my spare time I enjoy swimming, jewellery making and spending time outdoors walking on Dartmoor or the beach with my husband, three children and two dogs.

Hi, my name is Owen; I’m a Teaching Assistant at Bale’s farm. I have always loved being and teaching outdoors, so this job is very rewarding! I have experience as an activity instructor and group leader at outdoor activity centres. I have always loved teaching children about the outdoors and seeing them learn and develop new skills. This role at Bale’s has allowed me to combine many of my interests into one, so I couldn’t ask for a better place to work!