Job Title: Construction Teaching Assistant
Salary: £20, £21,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Working Hours: Mon-Fri, Term Time Only
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Peterborough
Are you an experienced Construction Teaching Assistant looking for a new role within a growing education provision in Peterborough? Look no further In toto ed has a fantastic opportunity to join our In toto ed team in making a real difference to our students lives.
We are passionate about unlocking each student's potential by offering an alternative to mainstream education. Our vision is for every student to feel safe and happy, achieve their potential, and have a bright future.
We teach in small groups with a dedicated and experienced teaching team, ensuring that each student receives individual attention and care. We create individual learning packages to support our students' needs.
Main Duties
* Support construction teachers in workshops and classrooms, working with individuals and small groups.
* Assist in preparing, maintaining, and clearing tools, equipment, and materials.
* Promote and reinforce safe working practices in line with Health & Safety policies.
* Demonstrate and guide learners in basic construction skills and trade knowledge.
* Provide 1:1 and group mentoring to help learners stay engaged, build confidence, and progress.
* Support learners with assessments, exams, and practical competency tests.
* Help new learners settle into the construction learning environment.
* Monitor learner progress and provide feedback to teachers.
* Maintain a safe, organised, and well-equipped workshop, including monitoring stock levels.
* Prepare resources, displays, and learner portfolios.
* Support positive behaviour management, pastoral care, and learner wellbeing.
* Accompany learners on site visits, work experience, and industry-related trips.
* Liaise with teachers, parents/carers, and other professionals to meet learner needs.
* Attend meetings, training, and CPD relevant to construction education and learner support.
* Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion policies.
A full list of duties can be found in the job description
About You
* Organised, reliable, and proactive in maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment.
* Experience or strong interest in construction and willingness to support practical learning.
* Effective communication, organisational, and time-management skills.
* Willing to submit an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS).
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant qualification/experience.
* Complete Child Protection Training. Promote and safeguard the welfare of all children and young person's they are responsible for, or come into contact with.
What We Can Offer
* Unlimited access to an award winning CPD platform
* Term time only (39 weeks including 5 inset days) Fully funded Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Qualification for all staff
* Fully funded enhanced DBS
* Accredited support through QTLS
* Training grants for qualifications, including NPQ, NPQSL and NASENCO
* Access to extensive professional development opportunities
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free onsite parking
* Health Assured EAP programme which includes varied types of counselling, 24/7, 365 confidential helpline, mental health crisis phone support
* Access to my healthy advantage app which includes: wellness plans, rewards including discounts with a variety of retailers including travel agents and gyms
* Bonus for staff with 100% attendance to work (per academic year)
* Small class groups
* Employee recognition and service awards
* Casual Dress Code Company pension
* Free Specsavers eye test
* Work Laptop or MacBook provided
* Free tea and coffee
* Bonus for referring a friend to In Toto Ed
* Enhanced paternity and maternity leave
* Wellbeing leave
* Blue Light Card
* Free teacher planner
In Toto Ed are committed to safeguarding and expect everyone who works in our school (and visitors to our school) to share this commitment. We take all safeguarding and welfare concerns seriously and encourage our pupils to talk to us about any worries they may have. We will always act in the best interests of the child. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £20,054.98-£21,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person