Construction & Joinery Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Bury is seeking a Construction Technician to support construction lessons in a new program. This role involves the preparation of materials and supporting students’ learning, ideal for an experienced tradesperson passionate about education. The position offers a temporary contract with full-time hours and a competitive pay rate. Successful candidates must have right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS certificate.

Benefits

Free accredited CPD courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Experience of Health and Safety / COSHH / joinery / brickwork / basic construction skills.
• Or experience in a 'trades' environment.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of materials and resources for Construction lessons.
• Supporting learning in the construction department.
• Developing the new construction course.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Joinery skills

Brickwork skills

Basic construction skills

Experience in trades environment

Job description

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 for 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 – 3.30 pm

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
• Submit an up‑to‑date CV with your application (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.

Benefits

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In‑house Training and Development Team