Supported Learning Technician

Teacheractive Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Supported Learning Technician for a part-time role in Cambridge. The ideal candidate will support learners during practical activities, maintain tools and resources, and collaborate with teaching staff. Experience in a practical support role within education is preferred, along with strong organisational and communication skills. This role provides an opportunity to make a difference in students' lives while working in an inspiring education community.

Benefits

Dedicated and expert consultant

Regular and varied supply work

Competitive rates of pay

Potential long-term roles

Compliant with Agency Workers Regulation

Recommend-a-friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar practical support role preferred.
• Ability to work in a proactive manner.
• Commitment to maintaining health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining tools and resources for workshops.
• Supporting learners during practical activities.
• Monitoring stock levels and managing deliveries.
• Caring for small animals during cover.
• Collaborating with teaching staff and promoting the college.

Skills

Experience in a similar practical support or technician role

Strong organisational skills

Ability to use and maintain a variety of tools and equipment

Great communication and team-working skills

Flexibility to work across both campuses

Job description

Supported Learning Technician – Join a Leading College in Cambridgeshire!

Cambridge

Part-time | 22.5 hours per week | Year-round

Actual salary: £16,312 – £17,409 (FTE: £26,825 – £28,629)

Are you passionate about education, practical learning, and making a difference in students' lives?
We're working with a College in Cambridge, an outstanding and forward-thinking FE college, to recruit a Supported Learning Technician to support their specialist learning environments across the Cambridge and Huntingdon campuses.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in hands-on settings and wants to be part of an inclusive and inspiring education community.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Preparing and maintaining tools, materials, and resources for workshops, art, horticulture, and animal care sessions

  
  

• Supporting learners during practical activities in a safe and structured environment

  
  

• Monitoring stock levels, placing orders, and managing deliveries

  
  

• Maintaining health & safety standards and conducting risk assessments

  
  

• Caring for small animals during holiday/weekend cover

  
  

• Collaborating with teaching staff and promoting the college at events

  
  What You’ll Need:

  • Experience in a similar practical support or technician role (educational setting preferred)

    
    

  • Strong organisational skills with a hands-on, proactive approach

    
    

  • Ability to use and maintain a variety of tools and equipment

    
    

  • Great communication and team-working skills

    
    

  • Flexibility to work across both campuses

    
    

    Benefits of working with Teacheractive:

    • A dedicated and expert consultant
    • Regular and varied supply work
    • Competitive rates of pay
    • Potential long-term roles
    • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
    • A network of branches across the UK
    • One of the preferred suppliers to hundreds of colleges
    • We are the major teaching supply agency for England and Wales
    • Recommend-a-friend scheme up to £100
    • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
    

    So… if you are looking for a new role now or in the near future please get in touch and start working towards that next new exciting step in your career!

    Join Us

    To register your interest please apply through this advert or call 0121 200 3224 or email [e-mail] and we will be in touch to have an informal chat and to see how we can support you.

    All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
    
    
    
    Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
    
    
    
    Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
    
    TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.