Construction Instructor for Vocational Skills (Autism)

TimePlan Education; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Training opportunities

Well-equipped workshop

Meaningful role

Job summary

Timeplan Education is seeking a flexible Construction Instructor for a school-based role in East London. The position focuses on hands-on construction teaching for students in a specialist autism setting, delivering practical sessions and supporting vocational skill development.

A formal teaching qualification is not required, with opportunity for training and development within a well-resourced workshop environment. This is a full-time role aligned to term-time schedules.

Qualifications

• Hands-on construction instruction in a specialist school setting.
• No formal teaching qualification required.
• Experience with practical vocational learning is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, practical construction sessions to small groups of students
• Support students in developing vocational skills, confidence and independence
• Create a safe, structured, and inclusive workshop environment
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet a range of learning and behavioural needs
• Work collaboratively with school staff to support student progress and wellbeing

Skills

Woodwork / Carpentry

Acrylic work / basic fabrication

Bricklaying

Tiling

Engage and motivate young people

Calm, patient, and consistent approach

Health & safety in workshop

Experience with young people or in an

Job description

Timeplan Education is seeking a flexible Construction Instructor for a school-based role in East London. The position focuses on hands-on construction teaching for students in a specialist autism setting, delivering practical sessions and supporting vocational skill development.

A formal teaching qualification is not required, with opportunity for training and development within a well-resourced workshop environment. This is a full-time role aligned to term-time schedules.