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2134 - Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 01 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,700 to £36,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 October 2025 |
| Location: | King's Lynn, Norfolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Construction Industry Training Board |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2134 |
Summary
Are you passionate about supporting learners to achieve their full potential? Do you thrive in a collaborative, learner-focused environment? CITB is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team and help shape the future of construction education.
Role: Teaching Assistant
Location: NCC East, Bircham Newton (Norfolk) – This is an onsite role, 5 days per week
Hours of Work: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4:45pm and Friday 8am to 11am
Contract: Permanent
Grade: TM3
Target Salary: £35,180 per annum
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting learners by:
Supporting learners with additional support needs to achieve their apprenticeship
Establishing individual learner support needs
Reinforcing lesson content through individual 1-2-1 support and group support
Liaising with the Curriculum Team to assist in the development and planning of lessons and learning materials
Preparing resources and co-delivering lessons alongside lecturers/instructors
Using assessment results and prior learning to tailor support to individual learner needs
Providing high-quality verbal and written feedback to learners
Monitoring learner progress using recognised IT platforms and CITB’s Learner Management System
Supporting learners to develop personal, English, maths, and digital skills
Contributing to progress reviews and learning support processes
Offering career advice and guidance to learners
Promoting a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment
Demonstrating positive behaviours and attitudes to learners and colleagues
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
Experience supporting learners with additional needs in an educational setting
English and maths qualifications at Level 2 or above
Educated to Level 3 or above
Excellent IT skills, including Office 365 (Word and Excel)
Willingness to work towards a Level 3 teaching qualification (within 9 months)
Confidence in advising and challenging on learning support matters
Ability to motivate and support learners to overcome barriers
Organised, efficient, and able to manage your own workload
Strong team player with excellent organisational skills
Desirable:
Level 5 teaching qualification
Assessor Awards
Degree-level education
Experience in apprenticeship delivery
Knowledge of learning support funding requirements
Coaching and/or mentoring qualification
*For full details, please refer to the Role Profile.
What You’ll Get in Return:
Free onsite lunch at Bircham Newton
Free onsite parking
25 days holiday + bank holidays
3 additional days Christmas shutdown
Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
Life assurance (4x salary)
2 paid volunteering days per year
24/7 GP Services
Professional development & funded training qualifications
Employee Assistance Programme
Why Join CITB
At CITB, we’re committed to building a skilled, inclusive, and future-ready workforce. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values your contribution and invests in your professional development.
Closing Date
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.
Safer Recruitment
CITB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. Candidates must be willing to undergo the requisite pre-employment vetting checks and procedures, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. An enhanced DBS with child barring check is required for this post.
During the shortlisting process, CITB may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.
Role: Teaching Assistant
Location: NCC East, Bircham Newton (Norfolk) – This is an onsite role, 5 days per week
Hours of Work: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4:45pm and Friday 8am to 11am
Contract: Permanent
Grade: TM3
Target Salary: £35,180 per annum
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting learners by:
Supporting learners with additional support needs to achieve their apprenticeship
Establishing individual learner support needs
Reinforcing lesson content through individual 1-2-1 support and group support
Liaising with the Curriculum Team to assist in the development and planning of lessons and learning materials
Preparing resources and co-delivering lessons alongside lecturers/instructors
Using assessment results and prior learning to tailor support to individual learner needs
Providing high-quality verbal and written feedback to learners
Monitoring learner progress using recognised IT platforms and CITB’s Learner Management System
Supporting learners to develop personal, English, maths, and digital skills
Contributing to progress reviews and learning support processes
Offering career advice and guidance to learners
Promoting a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment
Demonstrating positive behaviours and attitudes to learners and colleagues
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
Experience supporting learners with additional needs in an educational setting
English and maths qualifications at Level 2 or above
Educated to Level 3 or above
Excellent IT skills, including Office 365 (Word and Excel)
Willingness to work towards a Level 3 teaching qualification (within 9 months)
Confidence in advising and challenging on learning support matters
Ability to motivate and support learners to overcome barriers
Organised, efficient, and able to manage your own workload
Strong team player with excellent organisational skills
Desirable:
Level 5 teaching qualification
Assessor Awards
Degree-level education
Experience in apprenticeship delivery
Knowledge of learning support funding requirements
Coaching and/or mentoring qualification
*For full details, please refer to the Role Profile.
What You’ll Get in Return:
Free onsite lunch at Bircham Newton
Free onsite parking
25 days holiday + bank holidays
3 additional days Christmas shutdown
Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
Life assurance (4x salary)
2 paid volunteering days per year
24/7 GP Services
Professional development & funded training qualifications
Employee Assistance Programme
Why Join CITB
At CITB, we’re committed to building a skilled, inclusive, and future-ready workforce. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values your contribution and invests in your professional development.
Closing Date
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.
Safer Recruitment
CITB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. Candidates must be willing to undergo the requisite pre-employment vetting checks and procedures, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. An enhanced DBS with child barring check is required for this post.
During the shortlisting process, CITB may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.