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The Government Kickstart Scheme
About
The Kickstart scheme asks employers an apprenticeship; giving both the
to create a 6 month work placement school and the young person an
for those aged 16-24; allowing young opportunity to “try before you buy”
people to gain valuable experience
and training which boosts their Employers can create as many
employability and life skills. placements as they like, each lasting 6
months. There is no obligation to offer
The best bit? The Government will the young person a full time position
cover the wages of each young person after the placement has ended (unless
(National Minimum Wage for 25 hours they want too!).
a week), plus the associated
employer minimum National Insurance More details of the scheme are
and Pension contributions. explained throughout this brochure
but if you have any further questions,
The Scheme is also an excellent or would like to get started please
opportunity for employers to work with contact us on:
young people who wish to complete
01472 493004
kickstart@thinkemployment.com
thinkteaching.co.uk
New Role(s) Eligible Candidates Fully Funded
The role(s) you are The people you hire The government
must not be a must be 16-24 years covers 100% of the
replacement for
a current role.
old and on Universal
Credit.
wage costs for each
young person.
Benefits of the
Scheme
We’re sure you’ll agree that employers No direct costs
and individuals alike have felt the Receive admin, recruitment
economic and social impact of the and ‘wrap-around’ learning
Coronavirus. School closures, staff support throughout the
absences and general uncertainty has scheme.
Placement Paperwork Support lead to an increase in workload and
pressure. Skilled Workforce
The placement should Don’t worry – we’ll sort Receive recruitment, The placement gives you the
be 6 months and can out all the practical admin and learning The Kickstart scheme aims to solve this opportunity to identify new
start anytime during work with DWP. support during the by providing you with the additional, talent and provide effective
2021. scheme. hands-on support you may lack, training to (potential) future
without the associated costs. staff.
“
Inspire the Future
Generation of Teaching
Support Staff
The Kickstart Scheme offers a unique
opportunity to support the community and
help young people to;
• Improving their well being
• Boost their personal development
• Make a positive start to achieving their
career aspirations
You and your school can help young
people gain the skills, confidence and
experience they need to work in support
roles in schools and nurseries. 14.6 % VS 4.8%
Each job placement will help young Young people are bearing the brunt of
people gain valuable skills and the recent pandemic, with unemployment
experience, and contribute to your rates soaring above the national average.
community.
What placements can
I have in my School?
Placements can be for any job role in You can combine elements of different
your school, as long as the placements into one if you wish, or
placement is: create your own position to meet the
needs of you and your school.
• An entry-level or trainee role. If you need help creating a placement
• Not replacing a current role. that will benefit your school, contact
us! We can discuss your needs and
Our example placements are shown help you to write the placement
below, although you are not restricted description before you apply for it.
to these!
Teaching Assistants Caretakers PE Assistant
Support Staff Administration roles Administration roles
Cleaners Catering Staff Playground Support
EHCP Assistant Facilities Assistant COVID Assistants
So.. where do Courses for
Think Employment come in? Kickstart Candidates
Vocational Training Courses
Schools and other employers can that provide individuals with
either apply to recruit Kickstart nationally-recognised qualifications. Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools
candidates directly, or use a Gateway Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools
like Think Employment who will handle Each Young person that we put Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools
the recruitment, administration and forward for your placements, will have Level 2 Award in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
employability support on your behalf. already achieved, or be working Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
towards one of the relevant Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration
As an established training provider, qualifications shown on the right. Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
who is driven to support individuals in Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity
their search for work; we are excited to Each course is completed online, Level 2 Certificate in LGBT Inclusion in the Workplace
be part of this scheme as we have which makes it ideal for those working Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
seen first hand how increased from home. Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
employability (and more
importantly work experience) can Our full list of courses can be found at
English and Maths Courses
drastically improve the opportunities www.thinkemployment.com/courses/
for young people.
Functional Skills English Level 1
Functional Skills English Level 2
For almost two decades, we have
Functional Skills Maths Level 1
delivered a range of funded courses
Functional Skills Maths Level 2
Our Accreditations & Partners Why Choose us? Established Training Company with extensive experience of training and supporting unemployed, young people across the UK in the education sector. High Quality Candidates We only refer candidates who have, or who are working towards, a relevant level 2 qualification (including Maths and English). Local Links Our close relationships with local Job Centre Plus’ will help to make your experience with the scheme as smooth as possible.
1. Initial Scoping Meeting
Our Kickstart representative will contact you to discuss your requirements and
expectations. They will discuss your school, what placements you would like to
offer and identify what support you require from us during the scheme.
8. What next?
As the scheme is running until December 2. Write & Advertise Job Description
2021, why not create additional placements Once we understand what placements you would like to
for new kickstarts? There is no limit on how provide, we will work with you to write a suitable placement
many placements you can have! description. We will then advertise the position for free on our
website, social media channels and via email.
7. Placement Complete
3. Application Sifting
After 6 months the placement is complete. The young
person should now be well equipped with key,
transferable skills that will boost their employability for
The Process: We will sift the applications that we receive through our
advertising and put forward the candidates we feel are
future roles (which we will help them to find). You are not
obliged to offer them a full time role.. (unless of course
you want too)!
Explained most suitable for you. All applications we pass on will have,
or will be working towards, a level 2 qualification that is
relevant to the position they have applied for - including Maths
and English if required. Each employer can also put forward their
6. Ongoing Support own candidates for the position!
We will support the young people throughout their 4. Interviews
placement with employability skills, CV support and
career advice, to ensure they have the best chance of Once you have short listed potential candidates, it is time to
gaining further employment after the placement. interview! We will contact and arrange all interviews on your
behalf and can provide free interview facilities if required.
5. On boarding
Congratulations! It’s time for the young person to join the team. We will help with all
necessary employment contracts, DBS checks and the Kickstart inductions, so you
can focus on providing a warm welcome for your new member(s) of staff. 01472 493004 kickstart@thinkemployment.com
Employer & Gateway
Obligations
DWP will not make any payments until employment. This can include
it is satisfied that the funding will be on-the-job training, work search
used for eligible expenditure only. As support, transferable skills
an employer it is your responsibility to development, mentoring and
provide evidence of this - or risk a careers advice, and support with CV
deduction/removal of funding. and interview preparation.
As your Gateway, we will review your - Help to build each Participant’s work
use of this funding, with each review skills which can include developing
taking into account the delivery of the attendance management,
funded activities against the following timekeeping, team work and
agreed outputs: communication skills. This will
help the participant’s employment
- Provide full details of the Kickstart prospects after the Kickstart Scheme
scheme vacancies to the Gateway job ends.
and DWP and evidence that these
The full list of employer obligations
jobs are new jobs promptly following can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/
signing of the funding letter. government/publications/kickstart-
scheme-terms-and-conditions
- Provide support to help each
participant with finding future
During Application Process Before the Placement
- Job description & specification - DBS checks
- Local Kickstart job advertising - Right to work check
- Access to in-house learner pool - Standard Kickstart induction
- Maths & English checks for all (Including Safeguarding & Prevent
potential candidates training)
- Information & Guidance session - Mentor introduction
Our Support Package for all potential candidates - Kickstart development plan
Acting as your Gateway, Think In addition to paying the wages of the
Employment can deliver a large candidate, there is a Kickstart grant of During the Placement Following the Placement
number of the government £1500. If you partner with us £1000
requirements on your behalf; so you covers 100% of the costs of support - Employability Skills Development - Access to Think Teaching jobs
can focus on helping the new recruit outlined here. The balance of £500 is including: board
settle into the school. passed directly to the school. - Peer support webinars - Achievement support:
- Online resources - Interpersonal skills
Our support package includes the For further information, or to sign up to - CV & interview workshops - 1-1 mock interview
essential audit obligations such as: the scheme, please visit - 1-1 Zoom meetings with - Access to further learning
liaising with DWP/ JCP work coaches; www. thinkteaching.co.uk/register or mentor opportunities
monitoring and recording delivery of contact us on: - Work search guidance
success; and funding tracking. Plus a - 01472 493004
variety of other, required procedures - kickstart@thinkemployment.com
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