Horticulture Teaching Assistant

Location:Market Weighton, York

Salary Scale: Depending on experience

Start Date: September 2024

Status: Permanent Role

Are you passionate about plants and keen to make a positive impact in the lives of students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs (SEMH)? GSL Education Hull is looking for a dedicated Horticulture Teaching Assistant to join one of our SEMH Schools in Market Weighton. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives while developing your own skills and progressing into a teaching role.

About the School:
- It is a Special Education school catering to students who may have complex needs including Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties.
- The school believes in fostering strong, supportive relationships with their students, aiming to provide a bespoke educational provision which tailors to each individual’s needs and abilities.
- Their primary objective centers around stimulating their students to achieve their personal best, whilst ensuring to provide a safe environment filled with mutual respect and security.

Job Summary:

• Support the teacher in delivering horticulture lessons, helping to create a structured and engaging learning environment.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students, helping them understand and complete horticulture-related tasks and projects.
• Modify and adapt learning materials to meet the specific needs of each student, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.

HorticultureTeaching Assistant Role:

• Develop and deliver engaging horticulture lessons tailored to the diverse needs of students.
• Work with small groups of students, creating an inclusive learning environment that promotes participation and enjoyment.
• Utilize the garden and greenhouse for practical lessons, instilling a love for nature and the environment.
• Assess and monitor student progress, offering constructive feedback and support.
• Collaborate with other staff to integrate horticulture into broader educational goals.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students during horticultural activities.
• Maintain the garden and greenhouse, involving students in their upkeep and care.

The successful candidate will:

• Possess a degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Education, or a related discipline.
• Open to considering a Teaching Assistant who has strong skills in gardening and outdoor nature activities.
• Preferably have experience working with children who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of horticulture practices and the capability to teach these skills practically (Gardening experience a minimum of two years).
• Exhibit patience, empathy, and enthusiasm for working with children with diverse needs.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Show a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

What We Offer:

• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our students.
• Access to our well-equipped garden and greenhouse facilities.
• Provide training and progress into a teaching role
• Permanent role

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

For more information or to register your interest in ‘Horticulture Teaching Assistant’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.