bemix is launching a brand new Preparation for Employment programme from September 2021!

Our ultimate goal is to inspire, enable and support more young people with learning difficulties and/or autism to achieve a job and career.

Fixed Term, 1 year Contract from 16th Aug 2021 to 15th Aug 2022

Part time – 1 day (Monday) a week, term time only.

Location: Swale.

Salary and benefits: Your salary will be £19,000 per annum, pro rata + generous employer pension contribution of 5% of salary with Salary sacrifice scheme option.

The successful candidate will be working alongside the Enterprise Teacher/Group Facilitator, taking on a wide range of responsibilities including: preparation of learning materials; working with individuals/groups, including supporting and accompanying on enrichment trips and places of interest; facilitating and creating a stimulating environment; providing feedback to the young people on their progression during lessons and after lessons; lesson preparation according to the Enterprise curriculum; attending monthly Enterprise day or Curriculum Development meetings as an opportunity to discuss young people’s learning; offering pastoral support for young people as identified; identifying challenges that young people face in their learning.

If you have...

Experience working alongside and supporting young people with autism and/or learning difficulties.
An understanding of enterprise and/or business and are interested in exploring innovative enterprise ideas.
Experience in adapting teaching practices to suit individual learning styles.
Great interpersonal and communication skills.
An understanding of the importance of Safeguarding.
Ability to manage competing priorities/pressures confidently and calmly.
Confidence using ICT.
A strong desire to support and inspire disadvantaged young people with complex social and emotional needs to reach their full potential.
Commitment to our vision and values and see your work as a vocation and contribution to social change.
A creative, enthusiastic and resourceful approach.
...we’d love to hear from you!

To apply, please download and read a copy of the Job Pack and fill out our online application form here: https://www.bemix.org/enterprise-teachers-assistant-post-16-send-swale

Enquiries: recruitment@bemix.org

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 27th June 2021

Interviews: Thursday 1st July 2021 - exact time to be confirmed.

We will contact everyone by the end of the day on: Tuesday 29th June 2021 to let you know if you have or haven’t been shortlisted for an interview.

No agency contact please. You will be required to declare all past convictions, whether spent or not, as this post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1984. You will also be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check.

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