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Inspire young people. Lead unforgettable STEM experiences. We have vacancies across the UK, especially the Scottish Highlands & Islands.
Looking for a flexible role where you can inspire the next generation while developing your experience in education, youth engagement and outreach?
EDT is seeking enthusiastic STEM Programme Workers to deliver hands-on STEM experiences for young people across Scotland. As a STEM Programme Worker, you will help students build confidence, develop future skills and discover exciting career pathways.
Why Join EDT?
Passionate about creating equitable access to STEM careers
Dynamic in our response to a changing world
Collaborative with industry, educators and communities
Respectful of young people's potential and lived experiences
Why You'll Love This Role
This isn't a traditional classroom role.
One day you could be facilitating hands-on engineering challenges, the next supporting young people on an immersive residential programme, helping them discover future career pathways and build confidence in their abilities.
You'll play a vital role in creating memorable experiences that change how young people see themselves and their futures. Every programme you support helps students develop skills, confidence and aspirations that can last a lifetime.
What You'll Be Doing - please see Job Description for more detail
- Deliver engaging STEM workshops, challenges and educational activities
- Lead and support groups of young people in safe, inclusive learning environments
- Provide safeguarding and pastoral support throughout programmes
- Motivate students to participate, collaborate and build confidence
- Work with schools, industry partners, volunteers and EDT colleagues
- Support programme logistics, attendance monitoring and participant feedback
Who We're Looking For
- Experience working with young people, education, community projects or STEM outreach
- Confident communication and presentation skills
- Positive, organised and adaptable approach
- Passion for helping young people achieve their potential
- Ability to travel and support occasional residential programmes
What's In It For You?
- £122 per day (£15.25 per hour) plus 14.54% holiday pay
- Flexible sessional work around your existing commitments
- Opportunities throughout the year, including school holiday programmes
- Travel time and expenses reimbursed in line with EDT Policy
- Meaningful work that positively impacts young people's futures
- Join a respected charity transforming lives through STEM education
Locations
We have vacancies across the Uk but are especially interested in those applicants based in:
- Aberdeenshire
- Angus
- Argyll and Bute
- Scottish Highlands
- Scottish Islands
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Registered Charity
21 - 50
Our mission is to connect young people with STEM and inspire STEM futures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Family Engagement Worker
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and families? We are seeking a Family Engagement Worker to build trusted relationships and help remove barriers to education in two Bristol schools.
Position: Family Engagement Worker
Location: Bristol, field based across schools and the community
Salary: £30,000 to £33,000 pro rata
Hours: Part-time, 17.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term, 1 year (September 2026 to August 2027)
Closing Date: Sunday 9th August 2026 (midnight)
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative pilot programme focused on strengthening the relationship between schools, children, their families and local communities.
Working directly with children, young people and parents/carers, you will provide practical, relational and strengths-based support to identify and overcome challenges affecting school attendance, engagement and transition. You will work particularly with families of children in Years 5 to 7, helping them navigate barriers and access the right support at the right time.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Building trusted relationships with children, young people and families
- Supporting families through meetings at home, school and in the community
- Identifying barriers linked to attendance, engagement and school transition
- Working closely with schools, pastoral teams and external services
- Connecting families with community, voluntary and statutory support
- Supporting access to practical solutions and resources
- Maintaining accurate records and contributing to monitoring and evaluation
About You
You will have experience working directly with children, young people and families within education, social care or community settings. You will understand the challenges that can impact attendance, engagement and learning, and will be confident building relationships with families who may be facing complex circumstances.
You will bring:
- Experience supporting children, young people and families
- Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Strong communication and listening skills
- The ability to work collaboratively with schools and partner organisations
- Excellent organisation and record keeping skills
- A calm, empathetic and non-judgemental approach
Experience in attendance, pastoral support, transition work or multi-agency working would be beneficial.
About the Organisation
The organisation works to support communities and create opportunities for people to thrive. This role forms part of a funded pilot programme designed to improve outcomes for children and families through early support, stronger school connections and practical intervention.
They are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome applications from people with a wide range of professional, voluntary and lived experiences.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Family Support Worker, Family Liaison Officer, Education Engagement Officer, Attendance Officer, Pastoral Support Officer, Community Support Worker, Early Help Worker, Family Practitioner, School Support Worker, Youth Worker.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
