Construction Tutor

Candidate Source; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational institution in Wetherby is looking for an experienced Construction Tutor to deliver practical sessions to young people, primarily focusing on Entry Level to Level 2 skills. The role emphasizes building confidence and structure for students with SEND and SEMH needs. As the sole staff member in this department, you will have the autonomy to innovate and shape the curriculum. Ideal candidates will possess hands-on construction skills and prior experience supporting young people in a specialist learning environment.

Benefits

On-site parking

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting SEND and SEMH young people.
• Confidence delivering hands-on construction skills at Level 1/2.
• Strong differentiation and relationship management abilities.
• A valid DBS and suitable references.

Responsibilities

• Delivering practical, skills-based construction sessions across Entry Level to Level 2.
• Planning and adapting sessions to meet a wide range of SEND and SEMH needs.
• Working closely with a support assistant to provide targeted learning support.
• Ensuring safeguarding, wellbeing, and consistency across all teaching.

Skills

Experience supporting SEND and SEMH young people

Hands-on construction skills at Level 1/2

Strong differentiation and relationship management

Flexibility in a high-support learning environment

Job description

If you're motivated by the real, tangible difference you can make through practical learning, this Construction Tutor opportunity puts you right at the heart of rebuilding a hands‑on offer that young people genuinely rely on. Working with small groups in a nurturing specialist setting, your expertise becomes the spark that restores confidence, skills and routine for learners who thrive on structure and meaningful relationships.

This is an ideal role for temp‑to‑perm or professional contractors. You will be the only member of staff in the department, so you have the freedom to make the role your own. No previous managerial experience is required.

What’s in it for you

• A small, supportive specialist school with a calm, relationship‑led approach
• Very small, settled groups with manageable behaviour
• The chance to rebuild and shape a valued construction provision from the ground up
• A role that prioritises practical teaching, confidence building and genuine impact
• On‑site parking and an environment built around stability and growth

What you’ll be getting stuck into as a Construction Tutor

• Delivering practical, skills‑based construction sessions across Entry Level to Level 2
• Planning and adapting sessions to meet a wide range of SEND and SEMH needs
• Scaffolding tasks to boost confidence, engagement and independence
• Working closely with one support assistant to provide targeted learning support
• Ensuring safeguarding, wellbeing and consistency across all teaching
• Re‑establishing and developing the construction group after previous changes

What you’ll bring to the table as a Construction Tutor

• Previous experience supporting SEND and SEMH young people
• Confidence delivering hands‑on construction skills at Level 1/2
• Strong differentiation and relationship management abilities
• A valid DBS and suitable references
• The flexibility to work in a high‑support, specialist learning environment

Working hours

Monday‑Friday

If you’re ready to step into a role where your work as a Construction Tutor directly shapes young people’s futures, send your application today.

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