Support Staff

Teaching Personnel; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Modern workshop facilities

Supportive team

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Swindon is seeking a practical, reliable Support Staff member to join our team on a temporary basis for 5-6 weeks. The role focuses on hands-on workshop activity to support young people as they develop practical engineering and design skills.

You will work in a workshop environment, assisting with woodworking, basic manufacturing processes, and practical project preparation, while upholding health and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in workshop safety and handling tools.
• Hands-on woodworking or carpentry skills.
• Willingness to support students and teachers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain workshop equipment, tools, and materials.
• Support teachers and students during practical lessons.
• Keep the workshop clean, organised and compliant with safety rules.
• Assist with woodworking, manufacturing, engineering and project prep.
• Carry out routine maintenance and stock control of workshop resources.
• Help create a safe, engaging and professional learning environment.
• Support students in developing practical skills where appropriate.

Skills

Woodworking

Carpentry

Engineering

Manufacturing

Health & safety

Communication

Job description

Support Staff - Workshop Technician / Learning Support

Location: Swindon

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Contract: Full Time, Term Time (plus inset days if applicable)

Duration: Temporary post for 5-6 weeks

We are seeking a practical, enthusiastic, and reliable Support Staff member to join our team on a temporary basis for 5-6 weeks. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a hands‑on environment and wants to play an important role in supporting young people as they develop practical engineering and design skills.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a workshop environment and, ideally, have experience with woodworking, basic manufacturing processes, or similar practical skills. Whether you have worked in education, industry, or a trade, we are looking for someone who is organised, safety‑conscious, and enjoys supporting others.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain workshop equipment, tools, and materials.
• Support teachers and students during practical lessons.
• Ensure the workshop remains clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety requirements.
• Assist with woodworking, manufacturing, engineering, and practical project preparation.
• Carry out routine maintenance and stock control of workshop resources.
• Help create a safe, engaging, and professional learning environment.
• Support students in developing practical skills where appropriate.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Is confident working in a workshop environment.
• Has experience with woodworking, carpentry, engineering, manufacturing, or similar practical trades (desirable).
• Has a good understanding of health and safety procedures when using tools and machinery.
• Is organised, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Has excellent communication skills and enjoys working with young people.
• Is flexible, reliable, and willing to support a busy technical department.
• Previous experience in a school or educational setting is welcomed but not essential.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work in a unique STEM‑focused educational environment.
• A supportive and friendly team.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Access to modern workshop facilities and equipment.
• The chance to make a real difference to students' education and future careers.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'.

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance is provided.

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