SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester
Age Group: 16-21 years
Contract: Full-time

We are recruiting a friendly, proactive and enthusiastic Construction Teaching Assistant / Construction Support Worker to support young people aged 16-21 within an education setting in Bolton.

You will work alongside the construction tutor to support learners during practical construction lessons, helping them develop vocational skills, improve confidence and engage positively with their education.

Learners may have additional needs, including SEMH, behavioural difficulties, learning challenges and barriers to education. The successful candidate will therefore need a patient, understanding and supportive approach, with the ability to build positive relationships and encourage participation.

This is a great opportunity for someone with construction or trade experience, or a background in education, youth work or mentoring.

• Support the delivery of practical construction lessons and workshop activities.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to learners with additional needs.
• Help students understand instructions and complete practical tasks.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, confidence and independence.
• Promote health and safety, including the safe use of tools, equipment and PPE.
• Support learners with SEMH, behavioural challenges and barriers to education.
• Help develop employability skills, including teamwork, communication and timekeeping.
• Assist with preparing materials and maintaining a safe, organised workshop.
• Work closely with tutors and pastoral staff to support individual learner needs.
• Follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures at all times.

• Experience working with young people, ideally aged 16-21.
• Construction, trade or practical vocational experience would be highly desirable.
• Experience supporting learners with SEMH or additional needs is advantageous.
• A patient, approachable and resilient attitude.
• Good communication and behaviour management skills.
• Understanding of health and safety and safe working practices.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine interest in helping young people develop practical skills and achieve positive outcomes.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to young people's lives.
• The opportunity to help learners develop practical skills and progress towards future employment or training.

Interested? Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'