education Taunton, England
Job description
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 is subjects 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+ and typically struggle or aren't suited to mainstream education and 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 improve behavioural issues, boost self-esteem and confidence with the aspiration they will be able to reintegrate into main stream school, attend college or complete an apprenticeship on leaving the AEC.
We are currently looking to expand out current team, and are seeking a reliable person who can maintain strong boundaries and demonstrates a compassionate approach to education. You will possess the ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
Daily tasks will include:
- Working 1:1 with students in their preferred area of interest
- Help student work towards Entry Level units
- Liaise with the Head of Centre to see if any specific targets need to ne met
- Liaise with our Site Manager to see if repairs, maintenance or cleaning tasks need completing once the students have left
- Completion of daily reports for students
Essential Criteria:
- Ability to cope in difficult behavioural situations
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and colleagues
- High level of patience, understanding and compassion
- Knowledge of two of the subject areas
- A desire to expand own skills and knowledge through personal development and training
Preferable Criteria:
- Knowledge of Mechanics
- Experience of working on site or in a trade
- Driving Licence
- Experience working with children and/or vulnerable adults
- Knowledge of behavioural management
If you are interested in this role, please visit our website www.theaec.co.uk or if you would like the opportunity of an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jo on 01823 661333.
Successful candidates 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, and attend a formal interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16 per week
Salary: £28,243.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Welding: 1 year (preferred)
- Bricklaying, Carpentry, Motor Vehicle: 1 year (preferred)
- Metalwork, Bike Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: AEC/07/2023
