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Temporary Education Worker (Bristol)

Contract type: Full-time, fixed-term contract until December 2024

Closing Date: We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to recruit when we find a suitable candidate, so please submit your application as soon as possible.                        

Start Date: As soon as possible to be agreed with the candidate                                   ​

We’re an award-winning charity that runs local learning centres in the heart of communities where the young people we  support live. Our centres provide an innovative education programme which includes practical learning support and motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to inspire students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to broaden their horizons and achieve their full potential. 

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping thousands of young people each year. We have forty-one centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, with ambitious plans to scale-up our provision further over the coming years. We are looking for someone who will thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding role helping to change the lives of young people by taking up a fixed-term contract as an Education Worker at our IntoUniversity centre in Leeds.

Are you passionate about shared reading and literacy making a positive impact on the lives of children? Are you looking for a role in Trust Fundraising in a supportive team where you will learn a lot? Charity People are proud to be partnering with BookTrust to find their new Trusts and Foundations Officer. This is an exciting new role at BookTrust that will challenge and provide excellent career development opportunities for the successful candidate.

Job Title: Trusts and Foundations Officer
Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
Benefits: 28 days of annual leave, in addition to public holidays, pension scheme with a 7% employer contribution, life assurance coverage at three times the annual salary, Employee Assistance Programme for personal and professional support, Season Ticket Loan Scheme to facilitate commuting and flexible working scheme to promote work-life balance.

About the charity

BookTrust is the leading children's reading charity in the UK, dedicated to promoting literacy and fostering a love for reading, particularly among children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Their mission is to ensure that every child has access to books and stories from an early age, as they firmly believe in the transformative power of reading. Collaborating with families and local partners, they strive to create a world where all children have the opportunity to thrive through the joy of reading.

About the role

As part of the new strategy, BookTrust aim to grow their income significantly over the next five years. There are strong and realistic foundations for this aim and a secure base of income from long-term committed funders including Arts Council England. As a Trusts and Foundations Officer, you will play a central role in developing the charity's presence in the trust and foundations world and contribute to the creation and management of a high-quality pipeline of new trust and foundation opportunities.

You will gain experience working with a variety of trust funders and will work collaboratively with colleagues and teams from across the organisation on projects such as supporting the delivery of the Arts Council England reporting.

Your primary responsibilities will include identifying and cultivating relationships with potential trust supporters, developing compelling funding proposals, and providing exemplary stewardship to existing donors. You will be at the forefront of BookTrust's efforts to secure funding from trusts and foundations.

About you

We are seeking an ambitious fundraiser with experience of developing multiple four and five-figure funding relationships from trusts and foundations. You should be confident and outgoing with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You should be able to write with flair to develop compelling applications and reports and speak passionately and articulately about BookTrust's work to the staff and trustees of trusts and foundations.

The ideal candidate will be efficient, have a strong eye for detail, and have good time management skills. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team with common goals and have natural 'Fundraiser Detective Instincts' to spot funding opportunities and go above and beyond with stewardship.

Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering work of the highest standard are crucial. Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously, will be necessary for success in this role.

If this role looks interesting then do get in touch with to find out more about how to apply. We are reviewing CVs on a rolling basis but the closing date is 16^th May. Interviews will be on Wednesday 22^nd and Thursday 23^rd May.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Are you passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their full potential in the workplace? Harington is seeking a dedicated tutor to join the team and deliver an impactful Supported Internship curriculum.

Harington is a leading and trusted charity, supporting students with learning differences to develop life skills.

We provide individual education, training, and support across a range of activities including retail, horticulture  and employability, delivered from inspirational places and supported by a passionate team. Our Supported Internship programme offers a blend of classroom-based learning and hands-on experience within a real workplace environment with the Harington Gardeners and/or the Charity Shops. 

As a Supported Internship tutor, you will play a crucial role in guiding and inspiring our interns as they begin be their journey towards meaningful employment. You will facilitate a supportive learning environment where interns are immersed in real workplace settings, receiving continuous feedback and honing their employability skills. Your dedication and expertise will equip our interns with the confidence and competencies needed to thrive in adulthood and competitive employment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• To effectively plan and deliver an employability curriculum whilst embedding functional skills (Entry 3-Level 2) and/or delivering maths and English qualifications at these levels. 
• Provide engaging teaching sessions that promote skilsl development and independence in the workplace.
• Implement appropriate assessment, target setting, recording, reporting and evaluation of the progress of the interns. 
• Identify interns skills to enable them to participate in a variety of work-based tasks to build marketable, competitive skills leading to employment. 
• Collaborate with the employers (Gardeners and Charity Shops) to create meaningful internship opportunities and facilitate successful work placements.
• To work alongside job coaches to perform specific workplace analysis, job analysis, task analysis, and job matching activities
• To seek appropriate future employment consistent with the interns interests and skills 
• As a personal tutor, be responsible for the emotional and social welfare of the interns. 
• Work with parents, local authorities and other supported internship stakeholders to support the progression of the interns
• To To demonstrate a commitment to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in line with the policies and practices of Harington

Please note the closing date is 9am on Friday 17th May 2024. The interviews will be held on Friday 24th May 2024. 

Hi,

Harris Hill is searching for a Development Officer for around 3 months to cover a leaver and recruitment period

This role will be hybrid based with 1- 2dpw in their Surrey office in Cobham.

We are looking for someone that can pick up on office admin, meet and greet for visiting alumni that would like a tour of campus, database support, support for the events we have coming up over the summer (admin support for RSVPS, event logistics and attendance in person):

Dates are:

Saturday 25th May 
Friday 31st May 5pm – 8pm
Friday 21st June 5.30pm – 9pm
Saturday 22nd June 12noon – 5pm

More details can be provided but the above is the main focus for the interim period.

This role also has the opportunity of going permanent,

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please get in touch.

We are recruiting for a number of roles in our GMIRS Wellbeing Service, providing support to people on probation. There are roles at both project worker and team leader level.

Back on Track is part of a partnership of charities working in local communities across Greater Manchester to deliver the GMIRS Wellbeing Service. The service aims to reduce reoffending by working with people to improve their physical, emotional, and mental health and wellbeing, foster healthy relationships and move forward in their lives.
 
We are looking for three project workers (salary £27,800 – £32,000) who will build strong relationships with people who join the programme, provide 1:1 wellbeing support and guidance, and support with practical challenges including debt, low level housing needs, finance and benefits.

We are also looking for two team leaders (£31,400 – £33,650) who will bring knowledge and experience to directly support participants of the programme, offer support and guidance to project workers, and provide coordination and developmental support to the Manchester GMIRS Wellbeing Service.

In all roles you will be working with people who have a range of needs. This will include people who have experienced trauma, who have been homeless or lived in poverty, and people who face difficulties with mental health and problematic drug and alcohol use.

Back on Track promote a balanced and supportive work life for our colleagues. In our recent colleague survey, inclusion and fair treatment and organisational culture were our highest scoring areas with 99% positive responses in each.

We deeply value diversity and lived experience and what it can bring to a team/role, and we welcome applications from people who may have faced disadvantage.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with an independent school based in Cobham, Surrey. They are looking for a Philanthropy Officer to join their growing development office.

Job title: Philanthropy Officer

Location: Cobham, Surrey twice a week

Grade and salary: Up to £28,000

Hours: Full time/ flexible hour options

Contract type: Permanent

This role will support the Director of Development & External Relations to develop new philanthropic relationships to ensure successful solicitation of major gifts, repeat gifts and increased value gifts. This is a great role for someone wanting to step into fundraising from a different sector who is great at research/ writing/ building relationships.

What the Philanthropy Officer will do:

• This role will qualify and identify major donors and also research potential family foundations and certain trusts.
• Will support the DoD with due diligence tasks and general reporting
• Build relationships up internally and externally with stakeholders.

Ideally the Philanthropy Officer will have experience of:

• Demonstrable experience in prospect research, major gift fundraising or prospect pipeline
• management.
•  Experience of researching and qualifying potential donors and of supporting fundraisers in creating prospect pipelines and cultivation strategies.
• Knowledge of prospect research methods and data sources as well as donors’ needs and

Motivations.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Extensive investigative, research and analytical skills.

If you would like to have a chat to learn more about this role and to receive a full job description please contact Hannah at Harris Hill.

The hiring manager is seeing applications as they come through and so please do reach out ASAP.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

We are inviting applications for an Events Officer, to start as soon as notice period allows.

The events programme of the Institute is essential to our public profile. Rooted in the work programmes that the research team are working on, events are opportunities for us to discuss the themes of our work with other experts and senior decision-makers, and to communicate our messages to the media and wider public. All our events, whether in-person, hybrid or entirely online, are produced to a very high standard and often include high-profile speakers and audiences. Our Events Officers work with colleagues across the Institute to deliver our range of public events, roundtables, workshops and conferences.

As part of the events team, within the wider communications team and reporting to the Head of Events, you will:

• Support the design and co-ordination of the Institute’s programme of public and private events, including panel discussions, conferences, receptions, workshops and roundtables.
• Manage all logistics and marketing for timely, professional event organisation and delivery.
• Help prepare for and deliver Institute events outside of London, including our party conference programme.
• Share management of the busy events email inbox and deal with internal and external event enquiries.

For full details, including a more detailed job description and a person specification, please read our job application pack.

This role could suit people with a wide range of different experiences. If you are interested in applying but are not sure you have all the skills or experience we are looking for, please do so and give us the opportunity to consider you as a candidate.

The IfG is committed to supporting greater diversity and inclusion within our workforce, and to fostering an environment in which everyone feels welcome, supported and valued. We welcome applications from anyone who is interested in government and how to make it more effective, and particularly encourage applications from candidates who belong to groups currently underrepresented in the think-tank sector. This includes but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled candidates, and candidates from low-income backgrounds.

Cohort Programme Coordinator

• Salary: £29,755 – £31,540 dependent on experience
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time (typically 9:30am-5:30pm but with flexibility)
• Location: We’re based in Elephant & Castle in central London, but this role is fully hybrid so we work remotely, though team members must be willing to travel to London periodically
• Responsible To: Co-Head of Programmes 
• Application Deadline: 10am 28th May 2024
• Interview Dates: 1st interview 5th-7th June  2024, 2nd interview 17th June

Our Commitment to Equity

We believe everyone has potential. We are committed to increasing equity among business owners, and we want to do the same for our team. Research shows that some underrepresented groups tend to only apply for roles if they meet every single requirement. At Hatch we  are interested in your future potential just as much as your past experience. So if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t tick every box on the job description, we’d love it if you went ahead and applied anyway.

And if this role isn’t quite ticking all your boxes but you like the idea of working at Hatch, please add your details to our careers mailing list to be the first to hear about new opportunities in future. 

We want to ensure that our team represents a wide cross-section of society, and we know that means we have to make an effort to understand and accommodate different people’s needs. If you would require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support you to apply, interview or join the Hatch team please contact us.

Role Purpose

Picture this: You pick up the phone to speak to an entrepreneur that you worked with on a Hatch programme last year. Since you last caught up with them, their business has gone from strength to strength, accessing new funding and customers, and increasing their impact. 

They tell you that the support you and the Hatch team provided – running weekly workshops, connecting them with a supportive community of other entrepreneurs, providing them with tailored support from industry experts, and introducing them to a mentor – was critical to their successes. The knowledge, skills, network and confidence that they accessed through Hatch changed the course of their business.

You know that the work you did as a Programme Coordinator – supporting a Programme Manager to design and deliver programmes of support, managing the day-to-day administration of programmes, and acting as the main point of contact for entrepreneur questions and requests – has empowered hundreds of underrepresented founders to imagine, launch and grow sustainable and impactful businesses.

If this is the kind of job you would enjoy, you should join the Hatch team as a Programme Coordinator.

Communicating with founders

• Acting as the main point of contact for entrepreneurs on a cohort, ensuring they all have the information they need to get the most out of programmes
• Communicating with founders individually and as a cohort including via phone, email, zoom
• Leading on administrative matters, including calendar invitations, permissions, photographs, and communications 

Programme delivery and support

• Ensuring that workshops, events, and sessions run smoothly and deliver a great experience for everyone involved 
• Providing technological support with tools including Zoom breakout rooms, Circle etc.
• Producing materials to support founders’ learning, including PDFs, slides, and spreadsheets
• Supporting the programme manager with the recruitment of founders which sometimes includes; Interviewing, shortlisting, and selection during recruitment cycles. 

Working with external freelancers and volunteers

• Briefing and training skilled volunteers, experts and facilitators to ensure high-quality delivery of support sessions
• Coordinating 1:1 support for founders with skilled volunteers/experts on the programmes
• Ensuring the right contracts with founders, facilitators and expert speakers are in place
• Helping maintain our database of expert speakers, freelancers and volunteers
• Identifying and onboarding new freelancers and volunteers by networking, researching, and attending external events
• Keeping track of and processing invoices from freelancers

Monitoring and evaluation

• Gathering feedback from entrepreneurs and sharing insights and areas of improvement
• Interviewing founders and creating case studies from their written and verbal feedback
• Collaborating with the Marketing and Communications team to share stories from our founders on our social channels

Systems and Administration

• Maintaining KPI tracking system to record event attendees, feedback and learning outcomes through our work management system Monday
• Suggesting and creating improvements to systems as needed

Other 

• Representing Hatch externally at speaking opportunities (optional)
• Other duties that may be required from time to time as part of a small, dynamic team

Person Specification 

• Excellent time-management and organisational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and identify potentially more effective ways of working
• A passion for supporting underrepresented founders to start and grow businesses that will have a positive impact on the world
• You have the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends to host or attend events and workshops

Benefits

We care about our people and giving them the things they need to succeed, and we are passionate about Hatch being a great place to work.

We are a hybrid working organisation, and our head office in Elephant and Castle is available for anyone to work from as much or as little as they’d like. We provide all team members with a laptop for ease of use wherever you choose to work. Although we offer the flexibility to work from home,  there are times when it is useful for us to get together in person for certain meetings and team days.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working – work from home or in the office and at the times that work best for you 
• 37 fully flexible holiday days (including the 8 UK bank holidays) in 2024
• 4 days per year paid time off to volunteer
• 4 wellbeing days per year
• Enhanced parental leave
• Enhanced sick pay leave
• Paid time off for dedicated learning and development opportunities
• Team Days/get togethers 3 times a year
• Access to Hatch programmes and events free of charge
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee pension scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme 
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye care scheme
• Interest free loans to purchase season tickets for travel to work

To Apply

Please note we are only able to accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

In order to apply for this role, we ask all candidates to provide a CV, a cover letter and a response to the following bullet points:

• What excites you about Hatch as an organisation and about this role in particular?
• What do you think makes for a good learning experience for an entrepreneur?
• What would you do in this role that would really make an impact?
• Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

We are only accepting applications via the portal which is accessible on our website. Please note – we will not consider any applications unless they include a CV, cover letter and response to the points above, and/or if they have not been submitted through our application portal.

If you have any questions or need any help with your application, please drop us a line (recruiters will be politely turned away).

If you apply, we will process your personal data for recruitment purposes only and in accordance with our Data Privacy Policy.

Join the Crew! Literacy Pirates is looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised individual to run our office and several operations-based projects as we expand our organisation. Everyone loves the Office Administrator because they solve problems and keep us safe online and in the physical HQ. You will be central to supporting the staff team in making sure our operations run smoothly.

We are looking for someone with a a demonstrable ability to organise others, high interest and some background in IT and tech, and most importantly, a willingness to learn.

Karibuni Children, a UK registered charity, works to help Kenyan children from some of the poorest backgrounds, to fulfil their potential and release themselves from the cycle of poverty. At any one time, we are supporting around 700 children across Kenya and our aim is to walk with the children through their whole education.  In addition to providing financial support to enable children to attend high-quality educational institutes, we work to reduce other barriers that may prevent those living below the poverty line from maximising their educational potential. This includes provision of nutritious school meals, school uniforms and shoes, learning equipment and feminine hygiene products.  We also support initiatives focused on the empowerment of the wider family unit of each supported child, such as providing workshops on parenting skills, sustainable food production, nutrition, entrepreneurship, and business skills. To further support this, we work with our partners on infrastructure development projects which have the potential to transform the local community and deliver increased self-sufficiency and sustainability.

The charity is seeking to recruit a UK Operations Manager to support the programme of work.  The successful candidate will be one of only two paid employees, working with the Trustees to lead the charity through the next phase of its development. 

Job Description

Salary: up to £30,000 – 34,000 full time equivalent depending on experience.

Contract: Permanent / Part Time (30 hours per week)
This role is envisaged as permanent part time for 30 hours per week over a minimum of four days. However there is some flexibility in this, and consideration will be given to applicants either looking for a full time role or who can offer a minimum of 24 hours over 3 days per week. This can be discussed at interview.   

Location:The role is currently based at the Stoke Mandeville office, but this environment is shared with another charity and is not always conducive to office working. There will therefore be the opportunity for a significant element of home-based work as appropriate.

Reporting to: Board Chair. Working closely with: Chair of Fundraising Committee (Trustee position), wider Trustee team, Trust Fundraising Manager, and Kenya partner projects

Direct reports: None Currently.

Annual leave: 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays

Pension: 4% (with employee contribution of 4%)

Role purpose:

To manage the UK Office activities and support Trustees in administrative tasks relating to Fundraising, Finance and Operational matters.

Key work areas and tasks:

a) To provide high quality administrative support to key functional areas such as Fundraising, Finance and Operations, ensuring that UK processes are fit for purpose to support the long-term goals of the charity.

b) To ensure the effective day-to-day running of the Karibuni Children Office, based in Stoke Mandeville, Bucks.

c) To oversee management of the new Salesforce donor database, and other IT systems (Microsoft & Google) in use by Karibuni Children and to ensure that the systems provide effective support to all functions of the charity.

d) To oversee the management of the charity website and social media channels, maximising the effectiveness of these channels to raise awareness of charity activities and raise donor funds.

e) To participate in the recruitment of volunteers

f) To promote and actively support Karibuni Children’s fundraising activities and events, taking the lead in the organisation of agreed major events.

g) To provide effective support to Trustees, Staff and Volunteers in all areas of the organisation’s activities

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Unless otherwise stated, the term "staff" will include any paid staff and volunteers. Following are the key tasks that the successful candidate will be expected to perform:

Administration & Operations

● Develop and maintain effective and efficient administrative systems

● Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines with regard to staff, equipment and premises

● Provide support to all IT (Microsoft & Google) and CRM (Salesforce) users and ensure data integrity and reconciliation to other systems

● Maintain staff records and contact lists, ensure good HR policies and practices are maintained.

● Create and maintain an asset register for all Karibuni owned items

● Assist the Governance and Risk sub-committee in any matters relating to Karibuni Children risk management

 Finance

● Assist the Finance and Operations sub-committee in any matters relating to Karibuni Children finances

● Carry out bookkeeping activities, creating banking schedules and ensuring that all cash and cheques received are banked within agreed timescales

● Oversee Gift Aid claims and ensure that compliance with regulations is maintained

● Assist volunteer Treasurer with preparation of management accounts as necessary

● Maintain records for restricted and designated funds, reconcile Charity Gifts income and other income sources.

 Fundraising

● Ensure postings to CRM are accurate and reconcile to financial systems

● Manage receipts from online sites and ensure that CRM system is updated accordingly

● Ensure that all donations are appropriately acknowledged

● Organise and manage Karibuni’s own-organised fundraising events, marketing events on internal and external platforms, registering participants, overseeing risk assessments, and maintaining related records.

● Provide a focal point for 3rd party fundraising events, ensuring proper communication and recording
(Pending the ongoing automation of some of these processes, there is the option for them to be delegated to a part time bookkeeper)

 Marketing & Communications

● Make updates to the charity website and social media channels

● Design and publish the bi-annual print and email newsletter including writing and collating stories and images.

● Write and publish regular email communications to supporters.

Other duties and responsibilities

● Promote the Vision, Mission and Core Values of Karibuni Children

● Operate within Charity Law and Data Protection Law and adhere to the Code of Fundraising Practice

● Manage systems and processes to ensure adherence to data privacy legislation

● Carry out any other tasks appropriate to the grade and nature of the role to ensure the effective delivery and development of the Karibuni Children’s work, as agreed with the Board Chair

PERSON SPECIFICATION

REQUIRED

● Empathy with the Vision, Mission and Core Values of Karibuni Children and a commitment to work to the highest standards of integrity.

● Appropriate technology skills, with the ability to manage a small estate of IT equipment.

● Good financial knowledge and awareness. Ability to analyse and interpret a variety of data and produce insightful management information

● The ability to monitor and maintain personal performance against agreed targets

● Good organisational skills including the ability to plan and arrange own work

● Effective written and oral communication skills

● Willingness occasionally to work outside of usual office hours

● Enhanced DBS check

PREFERRED

● Experience in the Voluntary or other regulated sector, preferably in an administrative, events management, fundraising and/or IT support capacity

● An understanding and interest in international development is desirable

● Awareness of key Charity Commission guidance

● Experience in finance and bookkeeping processes

● Experience in fundraising

● Experience in events management

● Experience designing and managing operational processes and control frameworks. Ability to develop, monitor and maintain quality standards.

● Project Management skills are desirable

● Good understanding of Microsoft 365

● Experience of solving data issues and report writing within a fundraising CRM system

● Knowledge of Data Protection legislation and ability to implement changes required by GDPR

How to Apply

Please send a copy of your CV and a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what attracts you to this role. We recognise that some of your experience may be from unpaid roles as well as paid employment – please include any voluntary work if it helps to show why you are the right candidate for the job.

Application deadline: Friday 17th May 2024

Initial interviews will take place week commencing 27th May 2024

 

Days  Mondays – Fridays

Hours    37.5 hours per week

Duration  Permanent full time. 

Salary  £25,175 - £29,644  depending on experience.

Holiday  20 days per annum with the addition of time off over the Christmas period when FST closes for two weeks.

About FST

FST is a charity and alternative education provider. We have been delivering practical and emotional support, as well as education for vulnerable young people for nearly 20 years. Working closely with schools, PRU’s, local authorities and other youth professionals day to day. We care for, empower, and give hope to our young people to realise their own potential. Aiming to empower our young people to return to full time education, in addition to developing the soft skills needed to make positive and healthy choices in their lives.

We are committed to making a lasting impact in Wandsworth and neighbouring boroughs. We have built a reputation for quality provision that has a family and community feel that allows our young people to engage and learn in a safe and nurturing environment.

Our longstanding service to the youth of Wandsworth has allowed us to create amazing relationships with other youth organisations in the area. This has led to the formation of Youth Battersea, a partnership of 5 Battersea based youth organisations who work collaboratively on joint projects and share ideas, resources and skills.

Almost uniquely in our sector, we have an open-door policy to make sure that our young people feel supported long after they have finished their programme with us. 

We run projects which encompass personal, social development and life skills. Our flagship mentoring scheme includes one-to-one and small group sessions. The focus is on the outcome, but also on the journey. In addition we collaborate with Caius House to deliver their after-school programme. 

To be part of our success and our FST team, you must have a passion for working directly with young people, delivering a lasting, positive impact to their lives. 

Main aim of the role: 

Playing a vital role within our expanding youth support team at Future Skills, you will work to support and empower our young people to re-engage and return to education and employment. You will be creating structured lesson plans to deliver high quality soft skills sessions. You will be proactive and get involved with the pupil’s daily activities, promoting teamwork and setting a good example. You will also build positive relationships with the young people, fellow professionals, parents and carers as this is key to this role.

In addition to that, you will work with the team here at Caius House to help deliver an after-school programme for young people, usually one evening per week. To this effect, you will work with both the FST team and the team on-site at Caius House. 

You will be joining a vibrant team that is committed to our young people's social and educational development. We give our team all the opportunities to be creative with the work that we do. We are an expanding organisation that is moving towards further growth in the alternative provision sector.

FST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

 

The post holder will be responsible for: 

• Working with colleagues to develop a soft skills curriculum for our group and one to one sessions.

• Actively participating in the sessions we deliver including off-site trips and sporting activities.

• Undertaking one-to-one and small group mentoring with vulnerable and at-risk young people aged 8-16 years old.

• Working with the FST team delivering personal and social development workshops with excluded young people, encouraging them to engage and develop and challenging negative behaviours.

• Building relationships and regularly communicating with parents/carers and professionals.

• Building positive relationships with children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, inspiring and motivating them, acting as a positive role model at all times.

• Bringing passion, ideas, creativity, energy and strategies to all projects.

• Demonstrating understanding of the issues faced by children and young people.

• Keeping accurate records of attendance and session evaluations using our online database system.

• Having an active role in our regular team meetings.

• Complying with the organisational requirements for health and safety, child protection, safeguarding and other policies and procedures.

 

The post holder should possess:
 

• Previous experience of working with vulnerable, at risk and disengaged children and young people 

• A passion for building relationships with children and young people and helping them grow and develop.

• Experience of building partnerships with other organisations and communicating with professionals as well as parents and carers

• Knowledge of formal and informal education systems.

• Ability to be flexible and adaptable, reliable and innovative.

• Ability to work under pressure, be self-motivated and driven to succeed

• Well-developed people skills and excellent organisational skills. 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Good working knowledge of main office applications (word and excel)

• An up to date DBS.
   

Regular professional development and training opportunities are provided as part of the FST Performance Management System.

During the selection process the person specification will be tested through the questions that are asked at the interview stage.

 

If you are interested, please apply by May 31st 2024 and start your career with us. 

Future Skills Training is an equal opportunities employer 

Ambitious About Autism is a national charity for autistic children and young people. We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights​ and create opportunities. We run specialist education services, an award-winning employment programme and children and young people are at the heart of our charity's decision-making, policy work and campaigning. 

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of autistic children? Are you resilient, patient and compassionate?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity available for you!

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant

School: TreeHouse School

Location: Muswell Hill, London, N10 3JA

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent (Hours: 8.45am – 4.35pm)

Salary: £23,320 to £26,271 (based on experience)

About the School:

TreeHouse School is a happy and vibrant community where autistic children and young people learn and flourish. Currently, we have 100 pupils on roll aged 4- 19 years old. We provide children with the specialist, intensive and integrated support to enable them to learn, thrive and achieve. All pupils have a Primary diagnosis of autism with some that also have additional complex needs. TreeHouse School was inspected by Ofsted in 2023 and found to be "Outstanding" in all areas. We adopt a person-centred approach which ensures that the voice of the young person is at the centre of all we do.

In this role, you will be working on a 1:1 basis with our autistic learners assisting them both academically and practically teaching key life skills.

As part of the Ambitious About Autism team, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Term time only role (yet paid across 52 weeks)
• A competitive salary of up to £26,271 and an increase every September
• Free healthy breakfast available everyday
• We put mental health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do; the SLT practise “compassionate leadership”
• State of the art Autism specific training including person centred approaches, positive behaviour support, medical training and understanding sensory needs
• Working with experts in the Autism industry with 1:1 meetings and training provided
• Eye test vouchers, season ticket loans and a cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life
• Continuous professional development including access to coaching and mentoring as well as e-learning and online training courses

This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who wants to make a difference to our autistic children, their families and the community. If you would like more information, please refer to our job description.

Start date: September 2024

(Please note, this role may close earlier than the end date dependent on the volume of applicants)

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Ambitious About Autism is a national charity for autistic children and young people. We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights​ and create opportunities. We run specialist education services, an award-winning employment programme and children and young people are at the heart of our charity's decision-making, policy work and campaigning. 

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of autistic children? Are you resilient, patient and compassionate?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity available for you!

Position: Teaching and Behaviour Support

School: TreeHouse School

Location: Muswell Hill, London (N10 3JA)

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent (Hours: 8.45am – 4.35pm)

Salary: £24,674 to £26,271 (based on experience)

About the School:

TreeHouse School is a happy and vibrant community where autistic children and young people learn and flourish. Currently, we have 100 pupils on roll aged 4- 19 years old. We provide children with the specialist, intensive and integrated support to enable them to learn, thrive and achieve. All pupils have a Primary diagnosis of autism with some that also have additional complex needs. TreeHouse School was inspected by Ofsted in 2023 and found to be "Outstanding" in all areas. We adopt a person-centred approach which ensures that the voice of the young person is at the centre of all we do.

In this role, you will be working on a 1:1 basis with our autistic learners assisting them both academically and practically, teaching them key life skills.

As part of the Ambitious About Autism team, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Term time only role (yet paid across 52 weeks)
• A competitive salary of up to £26,271 and an increase every September
• Free healthy breakfast available everyday
• We put mental health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do; the SLT practise “compassionate leadership”
• State of the art Autism specific training including person centred approaches, positive behaviour support, medical training and understanding sensory needs
• Working with experts in the Autism industry with 1:1 meetings and training provided
• Eye test vouchers, season ticket loans and a cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life
• Continuous professional development including access to coaching and mentoring as well as e-learning and online training courses

This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who wants to make a difference to our autistic children, their families and the community. If you would like more information, please refer to our job description.

Start date: September 2024

(Please note, this role may close earlier than the end date dependent on the volume of applicants)

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Ambitious About Autism is a national charity for autistic children and young people. We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights​ and create opportunities. We run specialist education services, an award-winning employment programme and children and young people are at the heart of our charity's decision-making, policy work and campaigning. 

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of autistic young people? Are you resilient, patient and caring?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity available for you!

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant

School: Ambitious College (CONEL Campus)

Location: Seven Sisters, London, N15 4FY

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent (Hours: 9am – 4.30pm)

Salary: £23,933 to £25,482 (based on years of experience)

About the School:

Ambitious College is an independent specialist day college dedicated to supporting autistic young people aged 16–25. Our educational approach focuses on the individual at all times. We offer a highly personalised curriculum and positively support our learners to acquire new skills and take part in everyday life. We are located within two mainstream further education college campuses: the College of Haringey, Enfield, and North East London (CONEL), and West Thames College, West London. Through a range of partnerships with local businesses, community groups, and our mainstream college partners, we also offer opportunities to learn in the community. This combined approach – personalised education, positive support, and real work experience – delivers results. It allows our young people to achieve their goals, fulfil their potential, and go on to lead active lives in their community. Ambitious College's values define how we work and ensure that children and young people with autism are at the heart of all that we do.

In this role, you will be working on a 1:1 basis with our young people to assist them both academically and in the community.

(Personal care is a requirement in this role)

As part of the Ambitious About Autism team, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Term time only role (yet paid across 52 weeks)
• A competitive salary of up to £25,482 and an increase every September
• Free healthy breakfast available everyday
• State of the art Autism specific training including person centred approaches, positive behaviour support, medical training and understanding sensory needs
• Working with experts in the Autism industry with 1:1 meetings and training provided
• Eye test vouchers, season ticket loans and a cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life
• Continuous professional development including access to coaching and mentoring as well as e-learning and online training courses

This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who wants to make a difference to our autistic children, their families and the community. If you would like more information, please refer to our job description.

Start date: September 2024 (Earlier start dates maybe available).

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.