Education Instructor for Before and After School Clubs job at West London Full Time NEW

BEST 4 Learning

BEST Club Instructor

BEST Instructors are enthusiastic, energetic and innovative with a keen interest in the development of children’s mental health and wellbeing.

About BEST

BESTis a unique company that specialises in teaching children of all ages the skills needed to thrive in today’s world.

BEST Clubs are designed for primary aged children Y1 – Y6, before and after school.

BEST endeavours to motivate children to grow into strong and confident young adults, by teaching social and emotional life skills – building confidence and resilience, understanding behaviours and learning to manage their emotions and overcoming fears and anxieties – taught through interactive activities in sport, art and drama.

BEST clubs, workshops and courses are designed around the development of a child’s brain. Understanding how each unique part creates our thoughts, feelings and actions, subsequently becomes the focal point of all programmes.

The Role of a BEST Instructor

Working in schools within the West London area, instructors are trained to run the BEST Social & Emotional programmes, through before and after school clubs.

Our programmes are designed to teach children how their brains work and therefore how their feelings affect their actions and behaviour. An instructor will need to have the enthusiasm to learn new information and the skills to deliver the programme in an exciting and fun learning environment, whilst having the ability to think on their feet and outside of the box.

The programmes are taught through interactive games, art activities, group discussion and drama.

Responsibilities of a BEST Instructor

Each programme is run by a team of two instructors at each designated school. These instructors will be working with groups of up to 26 children, aged between 5 and 11 years. Their responsibilities in a typical session include –

· Setting up the club, ensuring that all resources and activities are prepared and ready.

· Collecting the children from classes and keeping a register.

· Running the games – mixing children into teams of different abilities, focusing on good teamwork and sportsmanship, whilst creating a fun environment of learning.

· Delivering the weekly discussion provided in the term’s programme, whilst promoting good listening and positive behaviour.

· Creating exciting art activities, as provided, to enable a kinaesthetic approach to further the learning experience.

· Clearing away the session and keeping equipment and resources tidy.

· Communicating with BEST regarding concerns they may have with children / parents / safeguarding etc.

· Promoting the company with a strong and positive attitude. Supporting the company’s values and mission by becoming a dedicated member of the team.

Hours of a BEST Instructor

Hours:
Monday 3.00 – 5.00pm
Tuesday 3.15pm – 5.15pm
Wednesday 7.00am – 9.00am and 3.00pm – 5.00pm

Pre-school and workshops are also available for those staff members looking for a more full time role, once fully trained.

Skills needed to be a BEST Instructor

· Whilst previous experience is not essential, we are looking for energetic and enthusiastic people to join our team.

· Good communication skills are essential, as you will be expected to interact with children, colleagues and parents.

· Listening and engaging with the children, developing meaningful relationships with pupils and giving constructive feedback to help them grow and improve, especially with those that have particular worries and anxieties, using the skills provided in training.

· Patience and the ability to manage one’s own emotions is important, as many children may have challenges that they are struggling with.

· Good organisation and planning skills, as well as the ability to identify and problem solve issues that don’t go to plan.

· Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills to enable a strong working bond between instructors.

• · A current ENHANCED DBS is essential

Online Safeguarding Training

First Aid certification, or ability to obtain the certificate.

· The ideal candidate will be understanding and attentive to different children’s needs, have an interest for the education field, and a passion to make a difference to young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

For more information or to apply for a position, please visit our website www.best4learning.co.uk or email us.

Benefits:

· Casual dress, part time hours, full training, job satisfaction

A paid Training programme consisting of an 8 hour programme in two hour slots, in the schools with the children.

www.best4learning.co.uk

Work remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 6 per week

Pay: £14.00-£14.50 per hour

Experience:

• working with children: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Enhanced DBS Certficate (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• West London W3 (preferred)

Work Location: In person