Automotive Training Assistant

Term Time Teachers Ltd; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A vocational training provider in Bexhill-on-Sea is seeking an Automotive Training Assistant to support and guide students aged 14-16 in practical automotive workshops. The role involves providing pastoral support and fostering a safe learning environment. Ideal candidates should have a passion for the automotive industry, strong interpersonal skills, and a genuine motivation to help young people succeed. This full-time position offers a chance to make a real impact in students' lives with supportive colleagues.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to make a real difference

Vocationally-focused setting

Qualifications

• Strong passion for automotive and hands-on vocational skills.
• Genuine motivation to support young people who need additional support.
• Experience working with young people or in education is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide students aged 14-16 in automotive workshops.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment.
• Provide pastoral support and mentorship to students.

Skills

Passion for the automotive industry

Ability to build relationships

Empathy and respect in mentorship

Flexibility and patience

Job description

About the Role

As an Automotive Training Assistant, you will:

• Work alongside the automotive teacher to support and guide students aged 14‑16.
• Assist with practical automotive workshops using industry‑standard equipment.
• Support students’ personal and vocational development in a learning environment that mirrors the world of work.
• Help maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive environment, encouraging responsibility, good conduct and positive attitudes.
• Offer pastoral support and mentorship to students who benefit from alternative provision, helping them stay engaged and build confidence, resilience and life‑skills.

What We Offer

• Full‑time Monday to Friday, during school hours (08:30‑15:15; Fridays 08:30‑14:15).
• A chance to work in a vocationally‑focused alternative provision setting where enterprise, industry and real‑world vocational training are central.
• An opportunity to make a real difference supporting students who may struggle in mainstream education, helping them build skills for post‑16 pathways and the wider world of work.
• A caring, supportive team environment delivering high‑quality vocational and academic education.

Person Specification / What We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from people with:

• A strong passion for the automotive industry, cars, and hands‑on vocational skills – previous school experience is not essential.
• A genuine motivation to support young people, especially those who benefit from alternative provision, may have struggled in mainstream school, or need additional pastoral support.
• The ability to build meaningful relationships and mentor students with empathy, consistency and respect.
• Flexibility, patience and a collaborative working style to support both practical workshops and personal development.

Experience working with young people or in education is desirable, but enthusiasm, commitment, and the right attitude are equally important.

Why Join as an Automotive Training Assistant?

As an Automotive Training Assistant, you'll play a key role in shaping young people's futures – combining practical trade skills, vocational training and pastoral mentoring. You'll be part of a mission‑led team committed to giving students a second chance through engaging, industry‑relevant education.

Not quite the right role for you?

We have a range of positions across SEN and specialist settings – feel free to contact us or pass this opportunity on to someone who may be interested.

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face‑to‑face registration and an Enhanced DBS.