Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Milton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Professional development

Teacher training opportunities

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking skilled trade professionals for permanent Lecturer and Technician positions at a well-established college in Cambridge. Roles cover Plumbing, Electrical, Construction and related trades, with full-time hours from 08:30 to 17:30, Monday to Friday.

Ideal candidates will have industry experience and vocational qualifications; DBS and right-to-work requirements apply. Those transitioning from industry to education are welcome to apply, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Industry background in trade disciplines and relevant vocational qualifications.
• Experience or interest in transitioning to education is welcomed.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and theoretical lessons to students.
• Support learners in developing industry-relevant skills.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assist with workshop management and equipment maintenance (Technician roles).
• Promote high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical Installation

Construction

Carpentry & Joinery

Bricklaying

Multi-Skilled Trades

Engineering and related vocational

Job description

We are seeking skilled trade professionals and vocational educators for a range of permanent Lecturer and Technician positions at a well-established college in Cambridge. Opportunities are available across Plumbing, Electrical, Construction and other trade disciplines. Full-time, Monday to Friday (08:30-17:30). Applicants must have a valid Right to Work in the UK and ideally hold a clean Enhanced DBS. Industry professionals looking to transition into education are welcome to apply.

We are keen to speak with candidates from the following backgrounds:

• Plumbing
• Electrical Installation
• Construction
• Carpentry & Joinery
• Bricklaying
• Multi-Skilled Trades
• Engineering and related vocational subjects

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday
• 08:30am - 5:30pm
• Full-time, permanent opportunities available

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging practical and theoretical lessons to students.
• Support learners in developing industry-relevant skills.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assist with workshop management and equipment maintenance (Technician roles).
• Promote high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement.

Requirements:

• Industry experience within your specialist trade.
• Relevant vocational qualifications.
• Previous teaching or training experience would be advantageous, although industry professionals looking to move into education are encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.

Essential Criteria:

• Valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Clear/Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Reliable, professional and passionate about developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople.

Benefits:

• Permanent employment.
• Competitive salary package.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Professional development and teacher training opportunities.
• Excellent work-life balance with Monday to Friday hours.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education , this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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