2192 - Teaching Assistant - Team Leader
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,000 to £44,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 January 2026 |
| Location: | Inchinnan, Renfrew |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Construction Industry Training Board |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2192 |
Summary
Are you passionate about supporting learners and leading a team to deliver high-quality education? CITB is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant Team Leader to join our team at NCC Scotland. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in the construction education sector by leading a team of Teaching Assistants and ensuring learners receive the support they need to thrive.
Role: Teaching Assistant Team Leader
Location: 4 Fountain Avenue, Inchinnan Business Park, Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, PA4 9RQ – this is an office-based role 5 days per week
Hours of Work: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Grade: TL2
Target Salary: £42,642 per annum
Provisional Interview Dates: w/c 9th February 2026
About the Role:
Ideal candidates will have prior experience working with learners aged 16 and above, along with a solid track record in supporting apprentices throughout their training. Key responsibilities will include:
Line management of a team of three site-based Teaching Assistants, ensuring effective deployment aligned with learner support needs
Assist the Learning Support Specialist in implementing and quality-checking learner support records
Guide Teaching Assistants in adopting new technologies and processes
Support learners individually or in groups to reinforce lesson content and provide additional learning support
Collaborate in the development of lesson plans and learning materials tailored to curriculum and learner needs
Work alongside lecturers/instructors to prepare and deliver engaging lessons
Use assessment data to provide personalised learning and support
Deliver high-quality feedback and monitor learner progress using recognised IT platforms
Help learners build essential personal, English, maths, and digital skills
Work closely with Apprenticeship Development Coaches and Officers to support learner progress reviews
Provide learners with advice on career progression opportunities
Foster a safe, inclusive learning environment and uphold safeguarding and health & safety standards
Attend workshops and training to stay current with teaching methodologies
What we’re looking for:
Essential:
Experience supporting learners with additional needs in an educational setting (16+ would be an advantage)
Hold a Level 2 qualification or higher in English and maths or demonstrate proficiency at Level 2 or above through a recognised assessment in both subjects
Educated to Level 3 or above
Previous line management experience
Proficiency with IT, including Office 365 (Word, Excel)
Willingness to achieve a Level 3 teaching assistant qualification within 9 months of employment with CITB
Confidence in advising and challenging on learning support matters
Ability to motivate and support learners to overcome barriers
Organised, efficient, and able to manage own workload
Team player with excellent organisational skills
Desirable:
Assessor awards
Degree-level education
Knowledge of funding requirements related to learning support
Coaching and/or mentoring qualifications
*For full details, please refer to the Role Profile.
What You’ll Get in Return:
Free onsite lunch at NCC Scotland
Free onsite parking at NCC Scotland
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
CITB is committed to fairness, inclusion, and respect. We aim to lead the construction sector by example and build a workforce that reflects Britain’s diverse population. We welcome applications from under-represented groups and strive to create a culture where everyone can thrive.
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 a Protecting Vulnerable Groups Certificate (PVG) will be requested in the event of a successful application to this post.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, and warnings, including those that are spent, unless they are protected under current DBS filtering rules.
During the shortlisting process, CITB may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.
Role: Teaching Assistant Team Leader
Location: 4 Fountain Avenue, Inchinnan Business Park, Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, PA4 9RQ – this is an office-based role 5 days per week
Hours of Work: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Grade: TL2
Target Salary: £42,642 per annum
Provisional Interview Dates: w/c 9th February 2026
About the Role:
Ideal candidates will have prior experience working with learners aged 16 and above, along with a solid track record in supporting apprentices throughout their training. Key responsibilities will include:
Line management of a team of three site-based Teaching Assistants, ensuring effective deployment aligned with learner support needs
Assist the Learning Support Specialist in implementing and quality-checking learner support records
Guide Teaching Assistants in adopting new technologies and processes
Support learners individually or in groups to reinforce lesson content and provide additional learning support
Collaborate in the development of lesson plans and learning materials tailored to curriculum and learner needs
Work alongside lecturers/instructors to prepare and deliver engaging lessons
Use assessment data to provide personalised learning and support
Deliver high-quality feedback and monitor learner progress using recognised IT platforms
Help learners build essential personal, English, maths, and digital skills
Work closely with Apprenticeship Development Coaches and Officers to support learner progress reviews
Provide learners with advice on career progression opportunities
Foster a safe, inclusive learning environment and uphold safeguarding and health & safety standards
Attend workshops and training to stay current with teaching methodologies
What we’re looking for:
Essential:
Experience supporting learners with additional needs in an educational setting (16+ would be an advantage)
Hold a Level 2 qualification or higher in English and maths or demonstrate proficiency at Level 2 or above through a recognised assessment in both subjects
Educated to Level 3 or above
Previous line management experience
Proficiency with IT, including Office 365 (Word, Excel)
Willingness to achieve a Level 3 teaching assistant qualification within 9 months of employment with CITB
Confidence in advising and challenging on learning support matters
Ability to motivate and support learners to overcome barriers
Organised, efficient, and able to manage own workload
Team player with excellent organisational skills
Desirable:
Assessor awards
Degree-level education
Knowledge of funding requirements related to learning support
Coaching and/or mentoring qualifications
*For full details, please refer to the Role Profile.
What You’ll Get in Return:
Free onsite lunch at NCC Scotland
Free onsite parking at NCC Scotland
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
CITB is committed to fairness, inclusion, and respect. We aim to lead the construction sector by example and build a workforce that reflects Britain’s diverse population. We welcome applications from under-represented groups and strive to create a culture where everyone can thrive.
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 a Protecting Vulnerable Groups Certificate (PVG) will be requested in the event of a successful application to this post.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, and warnings, including those that are spent, unless they are protected under current DBS filtering rules.
During the shortlisting process, CITB may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.