Brit Kids Assistant - Supply

East Kent Colleges Group • Part-time • Canterbury, Kent, England, United Kingdom • £12.60 / hour • 7h ago

About The Role

Fashion & Textiles Support

East Kent Colleges Group, in collaboration with BRIT Kids, is offering an exciting opportunity for an Assistant to support our Saturday sessions at Canterbury College.

This role is offered on a supply basis, with work available as and when support is needed on Saturdays for up to 4 hours.

BRIT Kids provides fee-paying performing, creative, and media arts classes every Saturday. As part of The BRIT School—a unique, free school specializing in Performing and Creative Arts—BRIT Kids offers an inspiring environment for young creatives.

If you have a passion for fashion textiles and want to be part of this vibrant creative community, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Aid in the smooth and safe running of BRIT Kids every Saturday
Assist teachers in lessons when requested by the manager.
Provide one-to-one support for students with Additional Educational Needs (AEN) within their respective classes.
Ensure guidance for BRIT Kids students to and from lessons, managing the pick-up and drop-off of late or early students.
Remain vigilant, ensuring the safety of all entrances and exits.
Be aware of all building areas to prevent any lost children or unauthorized individuals on site.
Uphold the pick-up and drop-off procedure for 8-10 year olds
Greet and welcome parents and students at the gates.
Maintain an approachable, friendly, and helpful demeanour at all times.
Provide comprehensive tours for new students and parents.

General Duties:

Undertake any other tasks or duties upon the reasonable request of the manager and/or director
Commit to the ethos of BRIT Kids, ensuring adherence to safeguarding and all other relevant policies provided.
Advocate for and promote the BRIT Kids code of practice concerning discipline, commitment, and professional conduct.
Attend occasional staff meetings and INSET (In-Service Training) days.

About You

We want working at BRIT Kids to be the highlight of your week.

As an Assistant, you will be responsible for working independently, following instructions accurately, and contributing to the smooth running of mainly the fashion and textiles classes. You'll have a solid understanding of fashion textiles, including experience with sewing machines and related equipment, and be able to support students in their practical work.

You will also need to demonstrate good customer service skills, ensuring a supportive and professional environment for both students and staff. In addition, you will play an active role in supporting the school’s Safeguarding practices, procedures, culture, and ethos, ensuring that all students are safe and well-supported during their learning experience.

If you're passionate about fashion textiles, have strong technical skills, and want to contribute to an inspiring creative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Please contact the Resourcing Team at jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk if you have any queries about this position.

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