Full time (37 hours per week) / Term Time Only (38 weeks per year)

 

What we are looking for:

  • Practical construction/horticulture experience with tools and equipment
  • Experience supporting learning activities, preferably with Foundation Level students but also with new staff in the workplace
  • Ability to plan and lead practical sessions independently
  • Level 2 qualification in Construction/Horticulture OR equivalent practical experience
  • Patient and supportive approach with learners of varying abilities
  • Highly organised, have initiative, be adaptable and flexible in your approach to work.
  • You should have a passion for working with people of all ages, especially young adults and school leavers with SEND and additional learning needs.

 

Duties/responsibilities:

  • Assist staff in preparing materials for the learning environment, maintaining and organising the facilities within the department including construction workshops, outdoor learning space and polytunnel.
  • Work alongside lecturers, providing workshops and demonstrations for the students. You will have assigned practical (groundwork) sessions with groups of learners where you will support our SEND learners with practice activity including entry level horticulture, groundwork and construction
  • Support open evenings and meet the tutor evenings
  • Maintain stock levels and placing orders for materials

 

Benefits:

  • A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, osteopathy and day nursery
  • 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
  • Discounted Starbucks
  • Free online qualifications
  • Free parking on-site

 

Nescot is graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students “enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed”, and benefit from “highly supportive relationships” with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are “effective” with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place “an effective policy for safer recruitment.”

 

At Nescot, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and criminal record checks (enhanced DBS clearance).

This college is a smoke-free campus—smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.

 

Closing date 26th November 2026

Interview date 1st December 2026



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Recruitment Queries?

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us on jobs@nescot.ac.uk. We look forward to your application.

Working at Nescot

Nescot continually strives to progress with our equality and diversity objectives and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers, online checks, and enhanced DBS clearance.

Please note: It is an offence to apply for roles at the college if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity related to children.

As users of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

We honour the Armed Forces Covenant and have been recognised with the Bronze Award from the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS)

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