Tradewind are currently working with an exceptional SEND Adult Training provider in Hull, who are looking to recruit a Horticulture Trainer on a full time, permanent basis, starting late April/early May 2021. This position is available on a straight permanent, or a temporary-permanent basis, depending on the preference of the successful candidate. The work is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and the hours are between 8:00AM and 4:00PM, with an hour break for lunch. The starting salary for this position is £22,000 per annum.

You will be the lead trainer for the popular Horticulture programme, and will be working with a Gardening Assistant, who works every day between 9:00Am and 3:00PM. The vast majority of learners at this training provider have learning difficulties, and a number of the learners have Autism. The successful candidate will be responsible for: developing, leading, and delivering the Horticulture training for the learners. A large amount of resources are already available, so the successful candidate will be amending existing resources, rather than developing from scratch (unless that is the desire of the successful candidate). Many of the learners will be interested in the therapeutic aspects of working within a garden, so the successful candidate will be asked to be flexible with their approach, aiming to work to build confidence in the learners.

The successful candidate will have a strong Horticultural knowledge, and will be qualified to teach Horticulture up to Level 2. A background, or a qualification in therapy would be desirable for this qualification, but by no means essential.

Key Duties:
* To lead and deliver Horticulture approved qualifications, including: Level 1 and 2 based Horticulture.

• To assess and develop individual learning support plans for learners
• To fulfil assessor responsibilities for all accredited programmes
• To manage the preparation of portfolios for internal and external verification
• To work closely with other members of both the garden team and colleagues at head office to ensure that students receive an all-round service that meets their needs.

• To be responsible for the Health, Safety and Welfare at work for those students within the project.

• To attend and participate in staff meetings and any other meetings as required by the organisation.

Desirable characteristics

• CTLLS/DTLLS or equivalent teaching qualification
• Proven occupational competence in Horticulture.
• ECDL or IT equivalent
  Experience of providing horticulture training leading to nationally recognised qualifications, developing individual

• LSP's and devising tutorials and learning materials appropriate to the needs of the trainee group, some of whom

may face diverse barriers to learning.

• Experience of leading, organising and contributing to the success of a small team.

• Experience of assessing trainees' work, building and developing portfolios, and submitting work for accreditation.

• Experience of managing a busy and varied workload and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Experience of safeguarding and ensuring that work and study environments meet the highest standards in terms of trainee welfare and safeguarding.

• The ability and willingness to drive and possess a minibus licence (D1)

• A good grounding in the principles of horticultural therapy.
• Knowledge of current best practice in the delivery and assessment of vocational qualifications.

• Knowledge about autism and different aspects of learning Disability.

• A qualification in horticultural therapy
• Assessor qualification (A1-A2)
• Experience of working within a therapeutic environment, using horticulture as a tool to aid recovery and wellbeing.

• Experience of supporting disabled adults to achieve training and qualification outcomes.

Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this great position as a Horticulture Trainer in Hull. Or for more information about the role, contact Alex Bateman on 01482 238878 or alex.bateman@twrecruitment.com.

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