We are looking for a full-time Digital Skills mentor working with children and young people from ages 7-19 in Marsh Barton, Exeter. This role will include working most weekends which a typical week being Wednesday-Sunday; however we have some rota flexibility for the right candidate. Only candidates with demonstrable digital and tech skills considered.
Why Join Player Ready?
Opportunity to shape the future of gaming and education.
Work in a creative and dynamic environment.
If you have a passion for technology and gaming and a desire to inspire young minds, we'd love to hear from you! Join us at Player Ready Exeter and play a pivotal role in our mission to blend entertainment with education and offer robust, high quality Alternative Provision, fantastic after-school, weekend and holiday clubs.
We also offer a range of pay to play VR Experiences for groups, typically during weekends and holidays used to host amazing gaming birthday parties.
Player Ready offer's digital technological educational sessions to children and young people who have SEND/ASD/ADHD/PDA/SEMH needs. We work with children that are not attending school or attending part-time timetables on EHCPs/EOTAS or home educated.
Here at Player Ready we teach many different types of technology including coding, video creating/editing, stop animation, game design, 3D modelling, 3D printing. Our goal is to encourage a passion for learning while increasing confidence, self-esteem and wellbeing.
Responsibilities
- Provide mentoring and support to children in our Exeter venue
-Support the manager with admin duties
- Help to run our Saturday & Sunday coding clubs
- Assist with VR Parties & Experiences
- Adhere to strict safeguarding rules and procedures
- Uphold high standards in delivering our service with integrity and dedication
- Communicate effectively with children, parents, referring agencies and staff
- Work with children and young people using differential, inclusive learning methods and ensure their educational goals are met and wellbeing supported
- Work with our Post 16 young people
The successful candidate MUST have:
- A passion for working with children and young people
-Demonstratable skills in skills such as coding/AI/game design/video creation/digital art and a passion for mentoring
-Good understanding of games such as Minecraft and Roblox (or similar)
-Strong communication skills for interacting with parents, children and referring agencies
-Good organisational skills and the ability to write clear, appropriate progress notes
-The ability to work as a team and be flexible to the needs of the venue
-Have a good sense of humour and a 'can-do' attitude!
You will be joining a very successful and dynamic team who have a high standard in the support and teaching they do.
Safeguarding statement:
We at Player Ready believe that children and young people should never experience abuse of any kind and we have a responsibility to promote their welfare, to keep them safe and to work in ways that protects them.
To successfully be offered this role, you will be taken through our safer recruitment process. This will include adequate references, an Enhanced DBS check and 6 months probation. You will be expected to uphold our high standards in safeguarding and to adhere to our safeguarding policies and guidance at all times. Safeguarding training will be given.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- digital skills : 1 year (required)
- working with children and/or young people: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
