Overview
Do you have practical skills and are capable of delivering your expertise to children and young people;
Skills like cooking, gardening, mechanics, DT, woodwork or animal care. Do you like being outside, forest school, walking.
This is more than a job, this a role for those seeking to make a difference in the lives of young people. We are seeking experienced instructors, with strong relationship building skills, to be positive role models for our young people. You will need to be able to set clear boundaries, be patient and proactive. Every day will be different; you will need to work flexibly to provide a consistent approach to supporting young people to engage and progress within their individual aims and objectives.
This role is advertising for candidates to be working as part of Empshott LLP, incorporating Empshott Grange School and Newton Wood Barn Alternative Provision.
Working at Newton Wood Barn Alternative Provision will mean working as a part of a multi-faceted program. Our program helps young people who can't attend mainstream schools or find themselves waiting for a placement and in need of a bridge in between. Many young people need bespoke strategies to support them in attending and engaging in education and we provide this tailored approach to all.
As an instructor you need the skills in building relationships with learners that have found mainstream school a challenge. Learners at our setting need relationships, kindness and boundaries, in order to feel safe. This flexible approach to working may continue through a young person's journey and the work is to continually strive to help achieve their next steps
You would be responsible for working 1:1 and in small groups, running sessions and role modelling positive behaviour.
Aims and Objectives
* To deliver a bespoke education program which supports each child to have opportunities to progress, learn and reflect
* To provide each child with the opportunity to learn new independence skills which will be helpful in their personal life
* To create a safe space for children to learn and to explore their thoughts and feelings without judgment
* To support children and young people to transition into full time education placements with a level of confidence and self-belief
* To support children and young people to develop their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills
* To support children and young people to begin to develop positive relationships with others and with themselves
* To support children and young people to manage their emotions in a healthy and positive way
* To plan sessions with a tailored approach, to discuss with the referrer, and with the child as their views, wishes and feelings remain a priority
* To ensure children and young people feel accepted and un-judged throughout all sessions
* To provide learning activities which are engaging and fun
* To support children and young people to realise their ambitions and their potential
* To provide consistent, reliable, and skilled staff members to support the young people in their journey through relationships which are positive for families and the young people and remain boundaried and therapeutic within practice.
Roles & Responsibilities
* Work with groups of 2-6, children aged 5-18 years of age
* Work alongside a center manager, tutors, therapists, and other mentors
* Support children, with focus on the child voice
* Involve children in setting their own goals and ensuring lessons are differentiated to support each individual learner
* Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure children receive holistic support
* Transport children to activity centers and supervise activities
* Home visits if children are struggling to attend
* Prepare lunches
* Support the delivery of activities during structured sessions
* Demonstrate consistently positive attitudes, values and act as a positive role model for children
* Support children in making progress in their vocational activities
* Plan the delivery of structured activities
* Support and supervise family contact time
* Complete write ups (trackers, admin, safeguarding etc)
* Communication with all stakeholders- schools, parents, SEN officers and Local Authorities
Safeguarding
Empshott LLP acknowledges this duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities government guidance and complies with best practice and DFE/Ofsted requirements.
Empowerment, prevention, proportionality, partnership and accountability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Alton GU34: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Location:
* Alton GU34 (preferred)
Work Location: In person