Education Support Assistant - Isle Of Cumbrae, United Kingdom - Field Studies Council

Field Studies Council

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Isle Of Cumbrae, United Kingdom

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Education Support Assistant

Field Studies Council Millport, Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland

£20,378 - £21,625 per annum, dependent on experience

Plus, excellent benefits

Full time hours per week - Permanent contract

Accommodation available - relocate to a stunning Island in Scotland

Join our team and love where you work
At the Field Studies Council we promise to get people outdoors, provide high quality learning and encourage positive wellbeing.

We're all about creating outdoor learning experiences and opportunities that inspire everyone to be curious, knowledgeable, passionate and caring about the environment.

Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provide day and residential courses for all ages, from young children to retired adults, from schools and communities throughout the UK, reaching many others through our publications and community-based programmes.

What you'll be doing
You will support our Education Team to carrying out a smooth delivery of our field courses and environmental activities.

This will involve preparing equipment and classrooms for learners of all abilities, ensuring areas are clean and safe for use.

We also have an aquarium on site, so part of this role will include contributing to feeding, cleaning, animal welfare checks, release of animals and animal handling.

You will be flexible to our ever-changing learning environment and be happy to assist where required to ensure our centre always runs efficiently.

Please refer to the vacancy pack for further details on the full responsibilities of the role.

Where you'll be based
The Field Studies Council Millport centre is situated on the Isle of Cumbrae in Scotland.

It has state of the art purpose-built conference facilities, twin bedroom ensuite accommodation with sea views, plus 7 teaching spaces comprising classrooms and laboratories.

We host learners of all ages and backgrounds from nursery schools, primary and secondary schools, universities, adults and research placements from all over the world.

Who we're looking for

A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key
A natural pride in the work you produce
A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both independently and as a team player
A professional manner in all that you do
An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council
A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challenges

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Benefits:

Holidays 28 days + bank holidays + a further 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service
Pension
Sick Pay
24hr Counselling Helpline Service
Life Assurance
Health Cash Plan
Training & Development
Happy to talk flexible working
Staff discounts
Accommodation can be provided on a chargeable basis

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Elke Scheibler on Tel No

Applications will be considered on arrival.
Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Millport on a rolling basis.