job description - Paultons Park

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JOB DESCRIPTION Position:

EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Department:

MARKETING

Responsible To:

Groups & Education Officer or in their absence the Assistant Groups & Education Officer

Position Type:

SEASONAL

Ref:

EDU_EA-1115

What We’re Looking For Someone to work ad-hoc as part of a dedicated team whose primary responsibility is to deliver the education activities in association with the Groups & Education Officer on the day of a school’s or Uniform Group’s visit, both before, during and after the event. Professor Blast's Learning Lab is used as a base for a number of school trips and educational workshops, where teachers will be able to book the interactive Lab for a session as part of their school visit. What You’ll Need   

Previous experience of working in a teaching or coaching environment is highly desirable. A basic knowledge of scientific principles/ science subjects including biological and physical processes would also be desirable. Communication skills are critical, you must be able to listen, understand and ask questions.

What You’ll be Doing 

To assist in the preparation for the delivery of the education activities i.e. program for the day, resources, age of students, background research.



Greet groups as they arrive at front of house or at the Laboratory as required.



To lead school groups through activities (both indoor in the learning lab and outdoor throughout the Park) with the support of teachers and helpers, in a friendly, enthusiastic and professional manner.



To oversee the use of ‘Professor Blast’s Learning Laboratory’ ensuring equipment is used appropriately



To ensure the safety and well-being of the school groups at all times.



To feedback to the Groups & Education Officer about activities that have been delivered.

When You’ll Be Doing It 

This is a seasonal position, hours will be as and when required by the Groups & Education Officer for group visits which are primarily on weekday mornings during term time. You should be prepared for occasional weekend and school holiday days.

What You’ll Get 

Uniform - You will be provided with a polo shirt, fleece and a name badge. In addition any items you are expected to supply should be smart and appropriate. It is you responsibility to keep all items clean, laundered and presentable at all times. Paultons Park Ltd |HR

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Complimentary staff tickets Free Parking Auto enrollment to a pension (subject to qualifying criteria) Subsidized food Free drinks

Paultons Park Ltd |HR

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