Amaze seeks two Young People’s Project Interns
Amaze is a charity that gives information, advice and support to families with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in Brighton & Hove and East Sussex
About the roles
Amaze is offering two paid internships, one in Brighton & Hove and one in Eastbourne. If you are enthusiastic and committed to improving the lives of young people with additional needs, this is an opportunity to develop your skills and get work experience in a supportive, friendly team. The role involves helping to run our service to young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Watch a short film about what it is like to be an Amaze intern.
They are looking for two people who understand special educational needs and disability (SEND) through their personal experience.
You will need to be good at communicating with lots of different people, one to one and in groups. You will be working with young people with SEND who are facing challenges in their lives, so you need to be warm and non-judgemental. They need someone with writing skills who is confident about using computers and social media.
Amaze will be offering training and support.
This is an opportunity to develop in the following areas:
- get experience in youth work
- build workplace skills such as teamwork
- office administration
- speaking in public
- planning and promoting events and training
- finding and producing accessible information
Amaze particularly welcome applications from young people with SEND who are under-represented in theur organisation.
They are looking for someone to start in October/November 2024
Application deadline: Weds 25 September
Interviews dates:
- Thurs 3 October in Eastbourne
- Fri 4 October in Brighton
For more information:
For more information on how to apply for these roles please visit the Amaze website by clicking the button below:
For an informal discussion please contact:
- For Brighton, Jem Hadert on 07485 349659 or email jem@amazesussex.org.uk
- For Eastbourne, Claire Piper on 07484 915038 or email claire@amazesussex.org.uk
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