London Borough of Hillingdon Hiring for Education Assistant Job at London, England , UK Full Time

About us

Hillingdon Council: Putting our Residents first.

Hillingdon Museums, based in Uxbridge and Ruislip, run the Battle of Britain Bunker, London Borough of Hillingdon’s Local Studies archive and exhibitions, the Manor Farm House and Eastcote House Gardens interpretation.

About the role

Please note: The salary for this role will be pro-rata.

We have ambitious plans to expand over the next few years. We are seeking a new Education Assistant to support our team. This is an exciting time to join our rapidly developing learning programme, which has expanded across several different heritage sites.

Your main responsibility will be to support and facilitate visits as part of our successful and popular learning programme; based at the Battle of Britain Bunker, Manor Farm House and Eastcote House Gardens, as well as providing support to the wider Museums and Archives team.

You will work with schools from across the borough, to engage and inspire them with their own local history. This involves a combination of short talks, interactive learning activities, and giving tours around our historic sites.

You will also be involved in assisting the Education Officer in developing family and school activities, conducting audience research, resource management and other similar duties.

About you

You are enthusiastic about facilitating learning and sharing the story of the Battle of Britain Bunker to our many young visitors.

You are able to work well with visitors of different ages and learning abilities. You are passionate about working with and supporting our team of volunteers.

You will need a background in delivering educational sessions, whether in a heritage setting or elsewhere. You are organised, energetic, and flexible.

You will have excellent verbal communication skills, and have a friendly, enthusiastic approach. You will have an interest in history and historic properties.

What we offer

We offer a range of Company benefits. These vary according to the business area and role but may include:

• local government average salary pension scheme
• free parking (4 days a week) if based at the Civic Centre
• a 36-hour week for all full-time staff
• generous holiday entitlement: a minimum 25 days a year (plus bank holidays), rising to 28 days after five years’ service. For more senior positions holiday entitlements can rise to a maximum of 36 days
• career breaks
• flexible working hours
• season ticket loan
• access to a Credit Union
• access to a wide range of training and courses
• discount on a variety of Adult Education courses run by the Council
• payment of professional fees where these are required
• discounts at council-owned leisure centres and swimming pools at Hillingdon (Uxbridge), Queensmead (South Ruislip), Highgrove (Ruislip) and Botwell Green (Hayes)
• cycle purchase scheme
• car sharing scheme
• 30% discount on green fees at council-owned golf courses

Additional information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.