Job Description
This position is to join our team as an Assistant/Mentor supporting Youth Theatre sessions. We have opportunities available throughout the week and on a Saturday morning.
The Youth Theatre term runs for 10 weeks from week commencing 23 September to week commencing 02 December 2024 (excluding wc 28 October, which is half term).
Hourly rate: £11.44 per hour
Main Duties:
To support the Practitioner with their session and take initiative with the young people to ensure each young people can thrive.
To run warm-up games and support with individual and small group work.
To support rehearsals if the group is working towards a production.
To register the young people and ensure they are safely collected by a parent/guardian.
To be aware of any additional needs of the group and how to help support the young people.
To undertake any other duties which may be reasonably requested.
Job Requirements
Candidates must be over 18 years of age
Ability to work regular given sessions for the autumn term
Experience working with young people 5-19 years of age
Experience with young people with additional needs
Enthusiasm, imagination & drive with the ability to motivate and inspire young people
Some understanding of theatre technical skills & practice
Good communication and negotiation skills
Ability to use own initiative
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to support the Practitioner and Young People
Must clear an enhanced DBS check
