Construction Teaching Assistant

Brandles School, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6EY

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,393.00 - £20,441.00 Annually (Actual)

Construction Teaching Assistant job summary

Purpose of the Role

To support the delivery of practical construction sessions and vocational learning for students with social, emotional and mental health needs. The Construction Assistant will help create a safe, engaging, and supportive environment where pupils can develop practical skills, confidence, and employability through construction-based learning.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Construction Tutor in planning, preparing, and delivering construction workshops aligned with the curriculum.

Supervise and guide students during practical sessions, ensuring safe and responsible use of tools, materials, and equipment.

Prepare resources and maintain the workshop area to high standards of cleanliness, safety, and organisation.

Assist in setting up and dismantling construction projects and demonstrations.

Monitor student progress and provide feedback that supports learning and personal development.

Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and resilience in line with the school’s behaviour and wellbeing policies.

Support individual students or small groups with differentiated instruction and emotional support.

Help manage stock levels, organise supplies, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Participate in school training, meetings, and safeguarding procedures as required.

Contribute to a team ethos focused on respect, inclusion, and achievement for every pupil.

Person Specification

Essential:

Understanding of or empathy for the needs of young people with SEMH or additional learning needs.

Strong practical skills and ability to demonstrate safe working practices.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Willingness to undertake training and follow safeguarding procedures.

Desirable:

Experience working in an educational or youth setting.

Experience in a trade or construction-related environment (e.g. joinery, brickwork, painting and decorating).

Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 in Construction or related field, or equivalent experience).

First Aid or Health and Safety certification.

Understanding of trauma-informed and restorative approaches.

Key Skills & Attributes

Patient, calm, and resilient approach.

Enthusiastic and proactive attitude.

Flexible and adaptable.

Organised and safety-conscious.

Additional Expectations

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Uphold the values and ethos of the school.

Safeguarding Requirement

Brandles is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Brandles School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• School size: 70 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brandles School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brandles-school

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