Job Description

Job title


Learning Support Technician (Construction)


Job reference


REQ002811


Date posted


07/07/2025


Application closing date


18/07/2025


Location


Paignton


Salary


24,811 to 26,123


Package


plus excellent benefits


Contractual hours


37


Basis


Full Time


Job category/type


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Job description

Salary:

24,811 to 26,123

Contract Type:

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Location:

Paignton, Devon



Are you passionate about supporting learning in a hands-on, practical environment? Do you thrive in a role where no two days are the same? South Devon College is looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Learning Support Technician (Construction) to join our dynamic and friendly team!



In this vital role, you'll be at the heart of our construction workshops ensuring equipment is ready, safe, and available to support high-quality teaching and learning. You will work closely with staff and students, helping to create a clean, safe, and inspiring environment where learners can thrive.

What You will Be Doing:

Managing and maintaining tools, equipment, and resources across the workshops. Supporting staff and students by preparing materials and ensuring everything is ready for practical sessions. Ensuring health and safety standards are upheld at all times. Assisting with the setup and dismantling of teaching materials, models, and projects. Keeping accurate inventories and records of equipment and materials. Providing technical support and guidance to students during practical activities. Receiving and checking deliveries, ensuring quality and quantity meet expectations. Carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment. Advising on and helping to modify or construct bespoke equipment as needed. Monitoring stock levels and assisting with procurement processes. Supporting other technician teams across the college when required. Maintaining confidentiality, especially around assessments and examinations. Taking initiative and working independently to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

What We are Looking For:

A team player with a proactive attitude and a keen eye for detail. Someone who enjoys working in a practical, hands-on environment. A commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and cleanliness. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.




Ready to make a difference in the lives of our learners? Apply today and become part of a college that's shaping the future of construction education in South Devon.


25 days annual leave (pro-rata of fractional) including the option to purchase additional holiday days; Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement; Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days; Local Government Pension Scheme Employer pension contributions of 18%; Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests; Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes; Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme); On Site Nursery (Mama Bears); Employee Assistance Programmes; Access to Blue Light Card membership; Discounted travel schemes.

This role will is open to internal and external applicants.

For internal applicants, this advert closes at 12pm on Tuesday 8

th

July.

For external applicants, this advert closes midnight on 18

th

July.

To apply and for a full job description please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website.

Please do NOT send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website.

We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns and welcome applications from people who wish to apply using these options.



Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.



This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.



Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.



This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).



Working at South Devon College, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 25 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.



The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities. We hold the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded by the people management standard. This prominent distinction confirms the College&s status as not just a leading Further Education College, but also as a top employer in the country, as it joins the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK.



We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.