Classroom Assistant, Casual Worker Agreement, £12.21/hour + holiday pay
Company Description:
The Kings Theatre is a high profile south coast theatre with a serious commitment to providing an outstanding audience experience for all. A theatre since 1907, we are proud of our long history and look forward to our bright future of growth and opportunity.
The Kings School of Performing Arts aspires to provide a comprehensive educational program, offering opportunities for children from as young as four to train with our Academy. Our goal is to be an accessible institution that encourages, equips and enables users to grow, nurturing talent and fostering passion in the performing arts
Job Summary:
We are looking for dynamic classroom assistants to support sessions as part of the Kings School of Performing Arts offering. Hours: 9:30am-1pm, Saturdays during term time. Starting 20th September.
Interview Details:
Interview date: Thursday 11th September.
Job Description:
Purpose: To support the logistical delivery of the programme of sessions and workshops for the Kings School of Performing Arts (KSPA). The role would suit someone who currently works as a teaching assistant in an education, musical theatre or performance setting.
Main responsibilities:
* Provide support in sessions as directed by the facilitators.
* Assist the facilitators in executing a programme of suitable lessons and activities.
* Deputise in the absence of the facilitator.
* Ensure that the welfare and needs of all children are in line with the Theatre's Safeguarding Policy.
* To work as an effective member of the Kings School of Performing Arts team and promote teamwork.
* To ensure the children and young people adhere to all relevant Theatre policies and procedures at all times.
* To assist in the implementation of the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 ensuring personal compliance with specific key health and safety legislation and new systems of work.
* To undertake staff training, some of which may fall outside of normal working hours and attend meetings as directed.
This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the employee may be required to perform operational duties in addition to the above.
Person Specification
Attainments
* Current Enhanced DBS certificate (preferably on the update system), or willing to undertake a new enhanced DBS check as a requirement for the job.
* Experience of working as a Teaching assistant in a classroom / summer school / performing arts classes.
* First Aid, or willing to undertake.
* Qualification/training in Drama / Dance / Music (Desirable: dependent upon specialism)
* Qualification/training in working with/safeguarding children is desirable.
* Qualification/training in Mental Health First Aid for Children is advantageous.
Special Aptitudes /Knowledge
* Good numeracy and literacy skills.
* Experience of record keeping.
* Experience of working with children and/or young people.
* Good working knowledge of all H & S legislation with regards to working with and supervising young people.
* Experience of working with people with additional needs and disabilities is desirable.
Interests
* Working with children.
* Theatre & the Arts.
Disposition
* Punctual & reliable.
* Accepts and seeks responsibility.
* Capable of performing well under pressure.
* Ability and will to use initiative.
* Methodical and attentive to detail.
* Team player.
* Able to follow instructions carefully.
Recruitment summary:
Applications to close on 11th August. Only application forms are accepted, these can be found on The Kings Theatre Website.
Interviews are being held on 14th and 15th August. Please do still apply if you can't make these dates as we will look to make alternative arrangements.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Employee discount
Work Location: In person