Student Support Worker

4 weeks ago


Trowbridge, United Kingdom Larkrise Community Farm Full time

If you have a passion for supporting students to reach their full potential, then we want to hear from you We are looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, compassionate equine lead to support our young people and adults with SEN.

This is a dynamic, rewarding role in which you will be responsible for supporting student to develop their stable management and groundwork skills. As part of this, you will be responsible for delivering the AQA Unit Awards Scheme (UAS). The UAS is an exciting new initiative to the farm where students can earn certificates of achievement for the work the Knowledge and skills they achieve. There will also be the opportunity to create your own certificates of achievement for students to complete.

If you believe that all people deserve the chance to develop their talents regardless of their background and want to play a part in helping them succeed, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

**Key information**
- **Salary**: £15,047 per annum (£11.53/hr)
- **Location**:Larkrise Community Farm, West Ashton Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6DQ
- **Shortlisting date**: 1st March 2024.
- **Start Date**:8th April 2024 (preferred but negotiable).
- **Interviews**: TBC.

**Job Purpose**:

- To support students and clients with Special Educational Needs to complete routine stable management tasks.
- To ensure all equids are kept in good health and condition and stable management tasks are completed to a high standard.
- To coach Riding for the Disabled (RDA) riding lessons.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**:
Education responsibilities
- Responsible for supporting students, clients and volunteers to carry out stable management and groundwork activities.
- Work with the Education Officer to review student progress toward outcomes.
- Work with the Education Officer to deliver the AQA Unit Award Scheme (UAS) to students and clients. The UAS is a scheme where students can receive certificates of achievement for the tasks they have completed.
- RDA coach, responsible for the safety and wellbeing of all students, volunteers and horses during your lessons.
- Ensure that any concerns about a student or client are passed onto the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Equine responsibilities
- Ensure all equids are kept in good health and condition, report any concerns promptly to the Farm Manager.
- Monitor, and record treatments and/or medication administered to any equid.
- Ensure high standards of hygiene, welfare and work practices are maintained.
- Ensure all equipment is correctly maintained and stored.
- Ensure all work, store and delivery areas are kept clean, tidy and secure in compliance with COSHH regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (as amended).
- Carry out other duties as may be reasonably required within the general remit of the role.

**Qualifications**
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, educated to GSCE/O Level equivalent grade C/5 in Math's and English Language. **Essential**:

- Level 3 horse management/BHS stage 1 or equivalent **Desired**:

- First Aid trained preferred but not essential, as training will be given. **Desired**

**Experience**
- Previous experience with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities. **Desired**:

- Either owning or working with horses for two or more years. **Essential**:

- Excellent IT skills including experience of Microsoft Office 365, Word and Excel. **Essential**:

- Must be able to work on own initiative and take responsibility for one’s own actions. **Essential**:

- Ability to engage and communicate with a wide range of people. **Essential**:

- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team. **Essential**:

- Excellent organisation and time management skills. **Essential**

**Terms and Conditions**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £11.53 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

**Benefits**:

- Free parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/03/2024
Expected start date: 08/04/2024



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