Relief Learning Assistant

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Relief Learning Assistants, Barnsley Museums

Salary: Grade 3

Location: Barnsley Museums Venues, South Yorkshire and other community venues

Status of Employment: Relief basis: work as and when required.

On 1 April 2018 Barnsley Museums became a National Portfolio Organisation, funded by Arts Council England. As part of our ambitious and exciting engagement programme we are now seeking to further recruit experienced Relief Learning assistants to work in our award winning Learning Team to support the delivery of our offer to schools, families and communities and increase engagement with our museums and collections and diversify our audiences.

We believe that museums can change lives through innovative, challenging, targeted and high- quality programmes which tackle the complex social issues we face across our borough. We want everyone to be able to experience great art and great culture.

If you feel that you have the skills and experience to take on this challenge and support the delivery of inspiring learning programmes for all, raising educational attainment and aspiration across the borough then we’d love to hear from you!

Your role in our journey

As a Relief Learning Assistant, you’ll support the delivery of our Schools, Family Learning and Community programmes across Barnsley Museums’ venues. You will work with a range of groups depending on your interest, skills and experience, including schools, Early Years Foundation Stage, families and community groups.

We are particularly interested in applicants with experience of delivering schools activities and working with primary school students or delivering family and community workshops.

Every day, you’ll make a difference, in line with our strategic vision for the Museums. It’s all about making sure the museums reach the high standards our communities deserve to enjoy.

What you’ll need

To join us, you’ll need a Level 1 qualification and proven experience of working in an educational environment. You’ll be comfortable working with a range of audiences from diverse backgrounds and you will have specific knowledge of working with children and young people. You will be organized and have first class communication skills.

A lot to look forward to

Here at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. As part of our team, you can be sure we’ll do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. We prioritise learning and enabling you to achieve your potential. So, we’ve created a development process that lets you grow in the way that suits you - whether that’s training to be a leader, or learning flexibly online. That’s one of the reasons why you’ll find your career here inspiring and rewarding.

Barnsley Museums believes everyone deserves access to museums and culture. We are committed to giving everyone the ability to enjoy our museums, green spaces, collections, online media, and events by removing barriers, fostering good relations between different people and advancing equality of opportunity. You can find out more about our access vision and work on our website - https://www.barnsley-museums.com/accessibility

Shape a better future with us

We lead, support and develop people. Now we’d like you to be part of our success and help us take change further. Join us on our journey to a brighter future. By working together, with each other and with our communities, we can take pride in improving lives. Let’s make a better Barnsley for everyone.

Apply

To achieve your ambitions while shaping a bright future for our communities, apply now.

For more information about Barnsley Museums visit www.barnsley-museums.com

Access information

Further details are available from our website at www.barnsley.gov.uk

If you have any queries or would like more information about this role email learning@barnsley.gov.uk

This post requires an Enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please email dbs@barnsley.gov.uk