Construction Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision
Posting date: | 11 October 2025 |
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Salary: | £85 to £95 per day |
Hours: | Full time |
Closing date: | 07 November 2025 |
Location: | Plymouth, Devon |
Company: | senploy |
Job type: | Permanent |
Job reference: | 191047 |
Summary
Construction Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision
Plymouth | Full-time, Term Time Only | £85-£95 per day
Do you have a background in construction, carpentry, or a skilled trade - and a passion for helping young people succeed? We're looking for a Construction Teaching Assistant to support students in a vocational learning environment where hands-on education makes all the difference.
This role is based in a specialist provision supporting pupils aged 14-18 who thrive through practical, real-world learning.
What you'll be doing:
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Assisting with delivery of construction-based sessions (woodwork, basic plumbing, site safety, etc.)
Assisting with delivery of construction-based sessions (woodwork, basic plumbing, site safety, etc.)
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Supporting students in using tools safely and correctly
Supporting students in using tools safely and correctly
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Helping maintain a safe, tidy and well-equipped workshop or classroom
Helping maintain a safe, tidy and well-equipped workshop or classroom
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Supporting students with SEMH or additional needs who benefit from a practical learning style
Supporting students with SEMH or additional needs who benefit from a practical learning style
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Encouraging teamwork, focus, and a strong work ethic
Encouraging teamwork, focus, and a strong work ethic
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Supporting literacy/numeracy within the context of construction tasks (e.g. measuring, reading plans)
Supporting literacy/numeracy within the context of construction tasks (e.g. measuring, reading plans)
Who we're looking for:
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Hands-on experience in construction, trades, or similar practical work
Hands-on experience in construction, trades, or similar practical work
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Excellent communication and behaviour management skills
Excellent communication and behaviour management skills
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A positive role model who can inspire and motivate
A positive role model who can inspire and motivate
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Patience, adaptability, and a calm, consistent approach
Patience, adaptability, and a calm, consistent approach
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Experience working with young people is a bonus - but not essential
Experience working with young people is a bonus - but not essential
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A valid DBS or willingness to obtain one
A valid DBS or willingness to obtain one
What's in it for you:
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A fulfilling role helping young people gain skills for life and work
A fulfilling role helping young people gain skills for life and work
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Term-time working - excellent work/life balance
Term-time working - excellent work/life balance
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Opportunities for progression and development
Opportunities for progression and development
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A supportive, down-to-earth team environment
A supportive, down-to-earth team environment
Plymouth | Full-time, Term Time Only | £85-£95 per day
Do you have a background in construction, carpentry, or a skilled trade - and a passion for helping young people succeed? We're looking for a Construction Teaching Assistant to support students in a vocational learning environment where hands-on education makes all the difference.
This role is based in a specialist provision supporting pupils aged 14-18 who thrive through practical, real-world learning.
What you'll be doing:
-
Assisting with delivery of construction-based sessions (woodwork, basic plumbing, site safety, etc.)
Assisting with delivery of construction-based sessions (woodwork, basic plumbing, site safety, etc.)
-
Supporting students in using tools safely and correctly
Supporting students in using tools safely and correctly
-
Helping maintain a safe, tidy and well-equipped workshop or classroom
Helping maintain a safe, tidy and well-equipped workshop or classroom
-
Supporting students with SEMH or additional needs who benefit from a practical learning style
Supporting students with SEMH or additional needs who benefit from a practical learning style
-
Encouraging teamwork, focus, and a strong work ethic
Encouraging teamwork, focus, and a strong work ethic
-
Supporting literacy/numeracy within the context of construction tasks (e.g. measuring, reading plans)
Supporting literacy/numeracy within the context of construction tasks (e.g. measuring, reading plans)
Who we're looking for:
-
Hands-on experience in construction, trades, or similar practical work
Hands-on experience in construction, trades, or similar practical work
-
Excellent communication and behaviour management skills
Excellent communication and behaviour management skills
-
A positive role model who can inspire and motivate
A positive role model who can inspire and motivate
-
Patience, adaptability, and a calm, consistent approach
Patience, adaptability, and a calm, consistent approach
-
Experience working with young people is a bonus - but not essential
Experience working with young people is a bonus - but not essential
-
A valid DBS or willingness to obtain one
A valid DBS or willingness to obtain one
What's in it for you:
-
A fulfilling role helping young people gain skills for life and work
A fulfilling role helping young people gain skills for life and work
-
Term-time working - excellent work/life balance
Term-time working - excellent work/life balance
-
Opportunities for progression and development
Opportunities for progression and development
-
A supportive, down-to-earth team environment
A supportive, down-to-earth team environment