Job Description

Construction Teaching Assistant
20,054.98 - 21,000 per annum
Peterborough
Are you proactive, hands-on, and passionate about the construction trades?
Do you want to use your practical skills to mentor and support students who thrive in an alternative, small-group learning environment?
Ready to join a dedicated team in Peterborough, assisting students to gain confidence, vocational skills, and industry qualifications?
If you are a supportive and organised individual looking for a highly rewarding role in education, apply today!
The Role: Practical Support and Mentorship
We are seeking a Construction Teaching Assistant to provide essential support to teachers and students within both the workshop and classroom settings. You will be fundamental in helping to deliver individualised learning packages, ensuring students are safe, engaged, and progressing towards their potential.
Main Duties:

• Workshop Support: Assist construction teachers in all activities, including preparing, maintaining, and clearing tools, equipment, and materials.
• Skills Guidance: Demonstrate and guide learners in basic construction skills and trade knowledge, reinforcing safe working practices at all times.
• Student Mentorship: Provide 1:1 and group mentoring to help learners stay engaged, build confidence, and progress through assessments and practical competency tests.
• Operational Readiness: Maintain a safe, organised, and well-equipped workshop, including monitoring stock levels and preparing resources and displays.
• Pastoral Care: Support positive behaviour management, pastoral care, and learner wellbeing, liaising with teachers, parents, and other professionals.
• Employability: Accompany learners on site visits, work experience, and industry-related trips to enhance their real-world understanding.

About You: The Proactive and Supportive Assistant

• Organised & Proactive: Highly organised, reliable, and proactive in maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Practical Interest: Possess experience or a strong interest in construction and a willingness to actively support practical, hands-on learning.
• Soft Skills: Effective communication, organisational, and time-management skills to manage various support tasks.
• Welfare Commitment: Committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children, and willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS) and complete Child Protection Training.

What We Offer: Rewarding Your Dedication

• Excellent Work-Life Balance: Term time only contract (39 weeks, including 5 inset days).
• Professional Growth: Unlimited access to an award-winning CPD platform, fully funded Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Qualification, and training grants for qualifications.
• Wellbeing Support: Health Assured EAP programme (24/7 confidential helpline) and Wellbeing Leave.
• Practical Perks: Fully funded enhanced DBS, Free onsite parking, Free tea and coffee, and a casual dress code.
• Supportive Environment: Work in small class groups and benefit from employee recognition and service awards.

How to Apply
If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at neeraj.kommaravalli@randstad.co.uk for more information.
We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.

Skills Required