Casual Programme Worker

EDT (The Engineering Development Trust); Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel

Flexible hours

Training & support

Career development

Charity work

Varied work

Job summary

EDT (Engineering Development Trust) is seeking Casual Programme Workers to deliver STEM education programmes across North East England. The role involves leading workshops, engaging with young people aged 9-18, and supporting a range of school and community activities in person, virtually and during residential programmes.

Flexible work around term time and holidays, with paid travel expenses and full training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence facilitating group activities or workshops
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Professional, positive and proactive approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Interest in STEM, education, employability or youth development
• Youth work
• Teaching or education
• Coaching or mentoring
• STEM-related industries
• Summer schools or residential programmes
• Charity or community engagement work
• Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to travel within the region
• Availability for occasional overnight stays and residential programmes

Responsibilities

• Delivering interactive STEM workshops and educational activities
• Facilitating group discussions and team-based challenges
• Leading and motivating groups of young people in a safe and engaging environment
• Providing pastoral support and promoting positive participation
• Supporting safeguarding, welfare and health & safety requirements
• Assisting with programme logistics, registration and event administration
• Building positive relationships with schools, students, industry volunteers and partners
• Supporting face-to-face, virtual and residential programmes

Job description

Casual Programme Worker (STEM Education & Youth Engagement)

• North East England (Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, Northumberland and surrounding areas)
• £122 per day (£15.25 per hour) plus holiday pay
• Flexible work during school term time, school holidays and occasional residential programmes

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them discover exciting future careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM)?

EDT (Engineering Development Trust) is one of the UK's leading STEM education charities, inspiring young people to develop the skills, confidence and aspirations needed to succeed in the world of work.

We are expanding our pool of Casual Programme Workers across the North East to help deliver innovative STEM education programmes, workshops, events and residential experiences for young people aged 9-18.

This is an ideal opportunity for those with experience in:

• Teaching Assistant or Learning Support roles
• Community Engagement
• Coaching or Mentoring

Whether you're an educator, STEM professional, youth worker, university student or someone with experience engaging young people, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering interactive STEM workshops and educational activities
• Facilitating group discussions and team-based challenges
• Leading and motivating groups of young people in a safe and engaging environment
• Providing pastoral support and promoting positive participation
• Supporting safeguarding, welfare and health & safety requirements
• Assisting with programme logistics, registration and event administration
• Building positive relationships with schools, students, industry volunteers and partners
• Supporting face-to-face, virtual and residential programmes

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children and young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence facilitating group activities or workshops
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• A professional, positive and proactive approach
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• An interest in STEM, education, employability or youth development
• Youth work
• Teaching or education
• Coaching or mentoring
• STEM-related industries
• Summer schools or residential programmes
• Charity or community engagement work
• Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to travel within the region
• Availability for occasional overnight stays and residential programmes

Why Join EDT?

• Flexible work that fits around your existing commitments
• Paid travel expense
• Varied and rewarding work with young people
• Opportunities to develop facilitation, leadership and education skills
• Full training and support provided
• Work with a respected national STEM education charity