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Motor Vehicle Mechanics Support Worker
Location: Reddish Hall School, Stockport, SK5 6UY
Salary: £20,906.25 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
UK Applicants Only – This role does not offer sponsorship
As part of our continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Motor Vehicle Mechanics Support Worker to join our close-knit team at Reddish Hall School, part of Acorn Education.
This is a unique opportunity to support young people in a practical, skills-based learning environment—helping to deliver real-world experiences and vocational training in motor vehicle mechanics.
About the Role
As a Motor Vehicle Mechanics Support Worker, you’ll provide high-quality technical support within our Automotive department and help facilitate engaging, hands-on learning experiences.
You will assist with workshop preparation, support teaching during practical sessions, and maintain a safe, well-equipped learning space for our pupils—many of whom have additional learning needs.
You will report to the Lead Teacher for Motor Vehicle for day-to-day tasks, and contribute to planning and development within the department.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair tools, machinery, and equipment within all workshop and training areas
- Set up and prepare practical sessions, including tools, vehicles, and assessment areas
- Assist teaching staff with demonstrations and in-session support
- Promote and uphold strong Health & Safety practices at all times
- Support development of practical activities and contribute to course design
- Attend team meetings and contribute to departmental planning and development
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is proactive, hands-on, and passionate about supporting young people in vocational education.
Essential Attributes:
- Relevant experience working in the motor vehicle industry
- Experience training, mentoring, or coaching others in a workshop or learning environment
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety practices in the automotive industry
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
About Us
Reddish Hall School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 18, catering for pupils with social emotional and mental health difficulties, with a high proportion of pupils who have a diagnosis of ASC. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.
We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Acorn Education?
We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
- A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
- Cycle to Work Schemes
- Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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