Education Support Assistant

Keen to start your environmental education career? Come and help our team during our
busy summer season!

• Fixed term contract for 10 weeks due to commence on 13 May 2024 and end on 21 July 2024
• Full time – average 37.5 hours per week
• Salary equates to circa £11.44 per hour
• We have accommodation available for the duration of the contract, so you could spend your
  summer with the Lake District National Park on your doorstep!

Love where you work!

Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provides day and residential outdoor
education courses for all ages. We aim to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to
learn about nature.

We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to deliver our
mission, so, we provide great benefits* to reward and support you while you work with us.

What you’ll be doing

As our Education Support assistant, you are an integral part of our education team and will
support us to carry out a smooth delivery of our field courses and environmental activities.

This will involve preparing fieldwork equipment and classrooms for learners of all abilities,
ensuring areas are clean and safe for use. As well as organise lesson and health and safety
resources for our learning groups.

You may be required to accompany teaching staff on field trips, assist students with their
fieldwork, help run environmental or problem-solving games and aid teaching staff in the
collection of class data.

You will be flexible to our ever-changing learning environment and be happy to assist where
required to ensure our centre always runs efficiently.

Please refer to the vacancy pack for further details on the full responsibilities of the role.

Where you’ll be based

Field Studies Council Castle Head is located in south Cumbria between the coast of Morecambe
Bay and the Lake District National Park. The centre is set in 30 acres of grounds with a
diversity of habitats including woodland, grassland and freshwater.

With over 150 beds, 5 workrooms, a meeting room to seat up to 120 and a sports hall we cater
for most group needs and deliver a wide range of programmes in field studies and adventurous
activities.

Who we’re looking for

A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject is desirable but not essential, it is more
important to us that you have:

• A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key
• A natural pride in the work you produce
• A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both
  independently and as a team player
• A professional manner in all that you do
• An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council
• A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills
  and overcome new challenges

Sound like the role for you? Come and be part of the team! We look forward to
your application.

* Your benefits whilst working with us will include:

• Financial – We offer competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life
  assurance, pro rata of 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a further
  2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service.
• Health and Wellbeing – Eligible employees are automatically provided with
  a Health Cash Plan which you can use to help pay for routine health appointments as well as
  give you the ability to seek second opinions from top doctors! We also provide our team
  members with access to a 24hr Counselling Helpline Service.
• Discounts – When you join the team you are also enrolled into our reward
  programme which gives you discounts on your favourite brands and opportunities to earn cash
  back on everyday purchases!
• Additional benefits – We endeavour to offer flexible working options where
  roles permit and are committed to providing our employees with appropriate quality learning
  and development opportunities.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Dave Elphick on 01539 538120.

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 3 March 2024.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications.
Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Castle Head in the week
commencing 4 March 2024

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by telephone and/or email.