About the role
Do you have a passion for teaching and a background in horticulture or gardening?
Are you interested in a role that brings these passions together?
We have a unique and exciting opportunity at Jigsaw Trust to use your creativity in the role of Horticulture Tutor, teaching skills to children and adults diagnosed with autism. In this autonomous role, you will lead the GARDENworks Enterprise at Jigsaw Trust, planning and delivering individual and group activities to the pupils and learners and pupils of Jigsaw School and JigsawPlus. You will also have responsibility for management of our on-site nursery and garden areas around the Jigsaw estate.
What can we offer you?
- The opportunity to use your skills and passion to make life changing differences to those impacted by autism
- Meaningful experience of working within a school and care setting, delivering sessions 1:1 or in small groups
- A high level of autonomy, but the opportunity to work closely with a very supportive teaching and care team
- Competitive salary with a performance related cash bonus scheme
- 25 days paid annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)
- Free onsite parking
- 10% discount at our onsite café
- Company benefits including – pension scheme, annual salary progression, staff recognition days, High Street discount platform and a comprehensive wellbeing and employee assistance programme
How will you help our learners?
- Providing a safe caring and supportive environment for our autistic learners while they access our educational, vocational and life skills opportunities
- Working closely with our teaching and support staff, to plan, prepare and deliver 1:1 and group gardening sessions to pupils and learners whilst tracking progress against their learning objectives
- Delivering coaching sessions for our staff, to develop their horticultural knowledge and skillset, enabling them to support learners when undertaking horticultural activities
- Developing and managing the delivery of vocational qualifications
- Designing and promoting commercial opportunities for the GARDENworks Enterprise
- Fostering relationships with third parties to promote inclusion within the community and the third party use of GardenWorks facilities
- Assisting with the recruitment and hosting of volunteers
- Maintaining the garden areas across Jigsaw’s estate and managing the replenishment of resources and equipment
What do I need to apply?
- Vocational experience in horticulture and/or gardening role, with strong plant knowledge and identification skills
- Proven experience in a teaching/teaching assistant role or equivalent
- Knowledge and an understanding of working with individuals with special educational needs and disabilities would be an advantage
- Passion for helping others learn and develop skills
- Sound literacy, numeracy and IT skills
- Effective planning, organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Relevant knowledge of health and safety considerations and risk assessments
- Relevant qualifications in first aid, manual handling and safeguarding would be desirable but are not essential
- A team player with good problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to work independently and on own initiative within specified guidelines or processes
- A driving licence and access to a vehicle or lift would be advised due to our remote location of our setting
Salary: £30000
Contract terms: Monday to Friday 37.5 hrs per week
Annual Leave: 25 Days plus 8 Bank Holidays
To find out more and applyhttps://careersatjigsaw.co.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All successful candidates will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
ABOUT JIGSAW
Jigsaw Trust is a registered charity inspired by autism in its desire to provide the very best in ongoing education, vocational and wellbeing services for autistic people; it is also committed to raising awareness of autism and promoting the understanding and acceptance of autistic people.
Jigsaw Trust incorporates: Jigsaw CABAS School, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, educating children aged 4-19 years, and JigsawPlus a specialist day service delivering key living and life skills learning for adults from the age of 18+. The Trust also operates 2 social enterprises: Café on the Park providing work experience and volunteering opportunities in a public-facing setting, and Jigsaw GARDENworks enabling learners of all ages to embark on a range of gardening and related outdoor activities.
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
