Job Description

Do you have a passion to help young people find their confidence and spark? Are you able to practically apply subjects to engage young people?

Pushforward has spent 25 years developing provision for the education of young people who do not fit within a mainstream approach to learning.

We believe that every young person has the right to be an individual, to know they matter, have a voice, feel safe and confident enough to progress through the world in a way which makes them smile.

We are all rubbish at lots of things, let's concentrate on finding the things we are great at!

We are looking for someone with experience in construction / plumbing / electrics / carpentry.

An all round handyman/woman. You don't need to have teaching experience just a passion for sharing knowledge and giving our learners a start in a career in field.

Qualifications - Not as important as Experience!
- Proven experience as a plumber, electrician, in construction or general handyman/woman
- Proficiency with hand tools and power tools
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Ability to work as part of a team

We are interviewing on Tuesday 10th February 2026 5:30pm in Bury St Edmunds

Candidates must have a full clean driving licence with business insurance and own transport.

You will be responsible for working with young people aged 11-25 on a 1-2-1 or group basis providing valuable life skills.

You will work alongside other members of staff and on a one-to-one basis to provide intensive outreach work and onsite provision to students on role with complex emotional and behavioural challenges that stop them engaging and progressing. You will liaise with other staff, family, and the child themselves to gain an understanding of how best to work and engage with them during delivery. The main objective of the role will be to break down the barriers to student's engagement in their provision and support their navigation through the provision.

The role will include

Engaging with young people through conversational education to better understand themselves Develop projects with young people to find their spark Liaising with professionals, family, and other influencers Unpick progression barriers and move them closer to the next stage. Encourage an interest in academic subjects through a practical application of skills Evidencing progression through a variety of tools. Engaging parents/carers providing wholistic support Evidencing, understanding and presenting of information gleaned from students. Provide both reactive and proactive methods of delivery. Support wider barriers in young people's lives. To support the delivery of 1-2-1 and group delivery for Pushforward Education - onsite and remotely.

Task to include

Development and Delivery of sessions for 1-2-1 students or in small groups Developing relationship for community engagement and work experience All the supporting paperwork associated with curriculum and evidencing delivery When required transporting students to and from units Liaise with administration to ensure evidence of work. Follow strict safeguarding and health and safety protocols as part of Pushforward procedures.
We take safeguarding very seriously - before any employment is confirmed enhanced DBS checks and references are taken.

Come and be part of an amazingly eclectic and passionate team that spend everyday changing the path of young people most in need of support.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking
Work Location: In person