Design & Technology Technician

Axcis Education Recruitment; Paignton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment in Torbay is seeking a Technician to support the Design & Technology department at a mainstream secondary school. The role is ideal for someone with an interest in D&T, mechanics or engineering and involves Monday to Friday duties.

Salary is £95-£115 per day, with 8:30am to 3:30pm hours, starting September 2026. A DBS check is required or can be processed on your behalf by Axcis, and you will be part of a supportive team helping pupils succeed.

Qualifications

• Interest or experience in Design & Technology, mechanics or engineering.
• Friendly, patient and encouraging with students.
• Excellent organisation and preparation skills.
• Keen to support learning and help pupils feel confident and supported in the classroom.
• A clear communicator and reliable team player.
• Motivated by making a positive difference in young lives.

Skills

Friendly

Patience

Organisation

Job description

Axcis Education are seeking a Technician to support the Design & Technology department at a mainstream secondary school in Torbay. The position is suitable for anyone with an interest and experience in D&T, mechanics or engineering.

Key Information

• Pay: £95-£115 a day, depending on your experience and qualifications
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm
• Start date: September 2026 (As Soon as Possible)

If you enjoy supporting children to succeed and want to be part of the team at a secondary school in Torbay, where your contribution truly matters,

Ideal Candidate

• Friendly, patient and encouraging with students
• Excellent organisation and preparation skills.
• Keen to support learning and help pupils feel confident and supported in the classroom
• A clear communicator and reliable team player
• Motivated by making a positive difference in young lives

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, contact your local Axcis office for more details.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: Jacob Chisholm

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 6005