Job Vacancies

Teaching Assistant
Part Time/Full Time
£12.75/hour

Are you passionate about history, heritage, and inspiring the next generation? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We are currently looking for enthusiastic Education Assistants to support the delivery of engaging, curriculum-linked learning experiences for a wide range of school groups, from primary through to secondary level. This is a hands-on, rewarding role where no two days are the same!

This role is offered on a zero-hours contract, with opportunities to work 3–5 shifts (Autumn will require 5 days a week) per week depending on seasonal demand and school bookings. It would particularly suit graduates looking to turn their academic knowledge into practical experience, teachers or education professionals seeking a new direction, heritage and museum professionals wanting more public-facing educational work, or anyone with experience working with children and a genuine enthusiasm for archaeology, history, and outdoor learning.

Key Duties:

• Welcoming school groups, managing logistics and overseeing their day from arrival to departure

• Teaching timed workshop sessions for school groups

• Working as part of the wider team to ensure the smooth running of all schools on site

• Preparing and clearing away activity spaces and lunch areas to a high level of cleanliness

• Preparing education resources

About you:

• You will ideally have experience in engaging primary or secondary children in activities, this does not have to be in a formal school setting; parent helpers, uniformed groups, etc all count!

• You will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to talk to wide age of people in an engaging manner

• You will have a creative, collaborative, 'can do' attitude

• Good timekeeping and organisational skills

• Happy working in all weathers

• You will be friendly, positive and a team player, able to represent the farm and its values

• You will be self-motivated and will have the ability to work independently.

What we offer:

• Full training

• Long term opportunities

• Regular shifts

• Beautiful working environment

• Hands on experience in an education environment

• Holiday Pay

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can inspire young people, share your passion for history, and help bring the past to life, we’d love to hear from you! Click here to apply through Indeed, or email your CV and covering letter to williamcahill@butserancientfarm.co.uk.

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