Education Assistant. £28,000 pa, full-time. (One year contract intially).
Spitalfields City Farm is a two-acre, free-entry, urban oasis located a stone’s throw from the City of London that offers a unique and creative natural environment for all to enjoy.
The Farm has been a safe space for everyone in the Tower Hamlets community for over 40 years. We work with a wide range of people to help them to experience the full range of benefits from being outdoors: gardening, harvesting, cooking vegetables, caring for animals, volunteering and taking part in events. We provide opportunities that empower people, helping them gain new skills and confidence to improve their employability, combat loneliness and make new friends.
Our vision is to create a space for all, that empowers people to make positive change to their lives, our community, and the planet.
About the role:
Spitalfields City Farm is seeking an Education Assistant to support all aspects of the Farm's education programme, working with children and young people in Tower Hamlets. This is a full-time, onsite role that involves working outdoors year-round. The regular work schedule is Monday to Friday, though occasional weekend work may be required based on the Farm's needs.
About You:
We’re looking for someone who is:
Energetic, creative, and imaginative.
Experienced in working with children and young people.
Knowledgeable about food growing, animals, and cooking.
Interested in the theory and practice of playwork.
Well informed about and up to date with Safeguarding best practices.
How to apply + key dates:
The deadline to apply will be Monday 10th February 2025 at midday.
Please submit your CV and a personal statement(maximum 2 sides of A4)outlining to us why the role is of interest to you and how you meet the person specification to:
kirsten@spitalfieldscityfarm.org
Please note that if you do not include a personal statement you will not be shortlisted.
If your application has been successful, we will be in contact to arrange for an interview, which will take place on at the Farm on Wednesday 19th February.
We are a community organisation and it’s important to us that the staff team are reflective of the community we serve. This is not always the case in the outdoor sector, especially in farming. We actively encourage applications from people who are from communities typically excluded from land-based work in the UK. The farm sits within a vibrant Bangladeshi community and applicants living locally to the farm are strongly encouraged to apply. We also welcome applications from people with experience of the care system and those who identify as LGBTQIA+
If you would like to discuss the role or require any additional information or support for your application, please contact our Education Manager Kirsten Houser on: kirsten@spitalfileldscityfarm.org or call: 0207 247 8762.
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