Construction Technician / Teaching Assistant
Bury - ASAP Start
Prospero Teaching is looking for a Construction Technician to join a Specialist School in Bury. You will be responsible for the preparation of materials and resources for Construction lessons, and you will be responsible for supporting learning in the department. This role is ideal for an experienced tradesperson looking to work in education, to share their love and passion for the building profession with the next generation.
The school is a small setting which provides a tailored, nurturing environment from younger people who need that little extra support. They have just moved into a brand new, purpose renovated site so the facilities are superb.
The Construction course is a new offering at our school so this is an exciting time to join the setting and develop the course in your image.
CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
Location Bury, Lancashire
Position Construction Technician
Type of work Long term cover
Start date November 2025
Duration / Likely Duration July 2026
End date (if applicable) N/A
Contract type - Temporary
Full time/part time Full
Minimum rate of pay GBP100
Hours 8:30 am 3.30pm
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Experience of Health and Safety / COSHH / joinery / brickwork / basic construction skills
Or experience in a "trades" environment
Previous experience working in a UK school not essential
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (we can provide this)
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team