We are currently taking on staff
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Educational Practitioner (Full time):
£29,640 Per year
The Alternative Education Centre (AEC) is based on a farm setting on the Blackdown Hills.
We offer vocational skills at Entry Level and Level One in subject areas such as Bricklaying, Carpentry, Motor Vehicle, Metalwork, Bike Maintenance, Cooking, Agriculture and Arts and Crafts plus others.
Our students come from a range of educational provisions, from the ages of 11-23 years. Students who attend the AEC typically struggle or aren’t suited to mainstream education. They may display a variety of complex difficulties including behavioural concerns, aggression, emotional/mental health needs, learning difficulties, autism and ADHD.
We provide emotional support aiming to work on behavioural issues, boost self-esteem and confidence with the aspiration that they will be able reintegrate into their main schools, attend a college course or start an apprenticeship on completion of their time at the AEC.
We are currently looking to expand our current team of six staff and employ an Educational Practitioner (full time). We are looking for a reliable person who can show both a strict and compassionate approach to education. You will need a sense of humour whilst also being able to remain calm in difficult situations.
Hours of work: Monday-Friday
Part time work and pro rata work available (please enquire)
Daily tasks will include:
Working 1:1 with a student in their preferred area of interest
Helping students work towards Entry Level units
Liaising with the Head of Centre to see if any specific targets need to be achieved
Liaising with our Site Manager to see if any repairs, maintenance or cleaning tasks need to be done once the students have left
Completing a daily report for your student
Essential Criteria:
Be able to cope in difficult behavioural situations
Be able to communicate well with both students and staff
Have high levels of patience, understanding and compassion
Have knowledge of two of our subject areas
A desire to expand skills and knowledge through personal development and training
Preferable Criteria:
Knowledge of multi-trade
Experience working on site or in a trade
Driving Licence
Experience working with children
Knowledge of Behaviour Management
If you are interested in this role or if would like the opportunity of an informal discussion about the position, please contact Human Resources:
01823 661333 or recruitment@plusonecare.co.uk.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an enhanced disclosure, the expense of which will be met by the employer.
As part of the recruitment process candidates will be invited to visit the site, followed by a formal interview.
We particularly welcome applicants from black and ethnic minority groups, as they are under-represented within the AEC.