Design and Technology Technician / Teaching Assistant

Sefton; Sefton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Litherland High School seeks a Design and Technology Technician / Teaching Assistant to join their team in September 2025. The role involves supporting teaching in Design Technology, preparing resources, and ensuring student safety in practical learning environments. Ideal candidates should have school experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to student development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting.
• Ability to contribute positively to student learning.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare workshop and resources for practical technology lessons.
• Support pupils in lessons with machinery and equipment.
• Facilitate a range of practical learning opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching support

Education

Experience in a school setting

Job description

Design and Technology Technician / Teaching Assistant

• Employer: Litherland High School
• Location: Litherland High School
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Part Time
• Hours: 25 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 27/06/2025 at 12:00
• Reference: 06025

Design Technology Technician / Teaching Assistant

Litherland High School, Part of The Heath Family (NW) MAT

Salary NJC Band F (12-19 per annum)

Location Sefton, Merseyside

Contract Type Part time: 25 hours per week, term time + INSET.

Contract Term Permanent

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and well-qualified DT technician to join our team from September 2025, to support our experienced and effective DT department with high quality teaching and learning experiences.

The ideal candidate will have a positive impact on student experiences in Design Technology, facilitating a range of practical learning opportunities. They will have experience in a school setting, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to contribute positively to student learning. The work will involve preparing the workshop and resources for practical technology lessons and supporting pupils in lessons to safely use a range of machinery and equipment.

At Litherland High School we believe in providing our students with excellent and exciting educational opportunities based on the core values of kindness, integrity and tenacity. We are incredibly proud that our relentless focus on improvement was validated by Ofsted in February 2024, securing Good in all areas.

One of the foundations of our success is our place in the heart of our community; the relationships between our staff, students and families are fundamental to securing high levels of engagement. Our staff are committed to our school and community; many of them have been here for most of their career – indeed several are alumni and live locally - and staff turnover is low, which we believe is indicative of a happy work environment and a commitment to staff well-being.

An appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and will be subject to references.

All documentation can be downloaded for this post (see below). Please submit an application form, covering letter, and equal opportunities form directly to Debbie O’Connell, HR, Litherland High School, Sterrix Lane, Litherland, Liverpool L21 0DB or applications can be emailed to [e-mail]

How to apply

Completed application forms to be sent to [e-mail]