Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a Casual Education Assistant within Environment Service.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
As an Education Assistant, the postholder will be managed by the Parks and Countryside Programme officer and will be required to work at our destination parks Hardwick Park and Wharton Park. The postholder will work closely with the Education Officer and support with the delivery of a wide and comprehensive range of historical and environmentally based education sessions both formal and informal across all age and ability levels. In addition, they will assist in promoting our parks through a range of innovative events and activities while engaging with the local community. The Education Assistant will be flexible to fully assist with all elements of education including events, marketing, administration, and interpretation. They will be able to work on their own initiative with a focus on delivering school workshops , school holiday activities, Under 5s programme and birthday party packages. The post holder will assist the team in supporting delivery of projects with community and interest groups. Weekend working will be required at times with the flexibility to work additional hours during busy seasonal periods to support in the delivery of our learning programme
We encourage you to contact Louise Vest via email at to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
WHAT WILL I NEED?

• 4 GCSE's including Maths and English or an equivalent qualification in a related area

• Experience of working with children of all ages

• Experience of public events

• Experience of delivering outdoor workshops to children of all agesPlease refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.

If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:

• Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.

• Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.

• Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.

• Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).

• Discounted DCC gym membership.

• Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.

• Trade Union membership.

• A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. Take a closer look:

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EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.
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INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held on provisionally week of 29 September 2026
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.
Please use the 'Person Specification' section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27 (option 4), or the Recruitment Team via email at
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