Teaching Assistant Lvl 3 – Construction

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Larches High School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for Construction and Building Crafts. The role involves supporting a new construction program, providing practical support, and ensuring a safe learning environment for students. This part-time position is ideal for those passionate about education and making a difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Level 3 in a relevant subject (or working towards).
• Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy required.
• Experience working with children in a relevant environment.

Responsibilities

• Support development of a new Construction provision including workshops.
• Deliver high-quality practical support and maintain health and safety standards.
• Create an engaging hands-on learning environment.

Skills

Working with children

Supporting pupils with challenging behavior

Education

Level 3 in a relevant subject

Level 2 Numeracy

Level 2 Literacy

Job description

Location

Larches High School, Moor Park, Blackpool Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6AA (113 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.larcheshigh.co.uk

Summary

Improved Life Chances, Improved Opportunities, Improved Outcomes.

Join Our Team

Do you want to make a difference in your work? Do you enjoy a challenge? Are you passionate about or curious about working outside of mainstream education?

Larches High School is a Secondary Alternative Provision school providing full-time education for up to 125 pupils unable to access mainstream provision. We believe in offering opportunities, skills, knowledge, and qualifications to help pupils reintegrate into mainstream education or progress to further education, employment, or training.

We recognize each pupil as an individual and aim to re-engage them with learning, improve relationships, and broaden their opportunities, ensuring they achieve their potential both academically and personally.

Position Overview

The Governors are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and dedicated individual to join as a Teaching Assistant for Construction and Building Crafts - Exploring Construction & Building Crafts at KS4. The role involves supporting the development of a new Construction provision, including workshops and a classroom for theory.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality practical support, help create an engaging hands-on learning environment, and ensure health and safety standards are maintained, supporting pupils to develop appropriate workplace behaviors.

Details

This is a part-time, term-time position; salary is based on full-time equivalent, paid pro-rata. CVs are not accepted; please complete the attached application form.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be conducted on shortlisted candidates. The closing date is 09/06/2025 at 1 pm.

Qualifications

• Level 3 in a relevant subject (or working towards)
• Level 2 Numeracy
• Level 2 Literacy

Experience

• Working with children
• In a relevant classroom/service environment

Desirable Experience

• Administrative tasks
• Supporting pupils with challenging behavior

Additional Information

For an informal discussion, contact Head Teacher Christine Mitchell at 01772 792412. The proposed interview date is 17/06/2025.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality of opportunity and safeguarding children and young people.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). Successful applicants will need to apply for a DBS disclosure. All information will be handled confidentially.

Application Process

Applications should be sent to [e-mail]. Only candidates legally entitled to work in the UK will be considered.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.