Mechanic Technician - SEMH School

Mechanic Technician - SEMH School

Location: West Drayton (North West London, United Kingdom). Hours: Full-time, 8:30am - 4:00pm (term-time only). Salary: £120 - £140 per day (depending on qualifications and experience).

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK). This position supports the delivery of vocational motor mechanics lessons in a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school, helping students develop practical skills, confidence, and independence.

• Support teachers in the planning and delivery of motor vehicle and mechanics lessons, ensuring all resources and tools are prepared.
• Provide classroom support, 1:1 support, and small group support, adapting tasks to meet individual learning needs.
• Contribute to a safe, structured, and engaging workshop learning environment, ensuring health and safety standards are met.
• Use behaviour management strategies to promote positive learning and engagement.
• Actively participate in team meetings, planning sessions, and student progress reviews.
• Encourage and motivate students with SEMH needs, helping them to achieve their educational, vocational, and personal development goals.

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in Motor Vehicle Studies, Mechanics, or equivalent trade qualification.
• Strong practical knowledge of motor mechanics, vehicle maintenance, and workshop practices.
• Ability to explain and demonstrate mechanical processes clearly to young learners.
• Experience working with young people in an education, training, youth work, or SEMH setting.
• Flexible, patient, and resilient, with a positive approach to supporting students with challenging behaviour and special educational needs (SEN).
• Excellent organisational skills and a proactive, team-focused attitude.

• Previous experience in a school technician role, teaching assistant role, or vocational learning environment.
• Understanding of SEND, SEMH, and behaviour management strategies.
• First Aid or safeguarding training (or willingness to complete).

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, hands-on individual who is passionate about motor mechanics education and wants to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

Veritas is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, police checks where required, and the receipt of at least two satisfactory references.

If you are interested in the role, click the apply button or send your CV to Deji Agbaje at Veritas Education London. Contact: Call or Email .

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 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 works with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area, including primary, secondary and college levels, and offers support staff positions.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to due diligence and checks as required.

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