DT Technician - Barking & Dagenham

Protocol Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-resourced educational service provider in Barking & Dagenham seeks a DT Technician for Food Technology & Textiles. This full-time, long-term role involves supporting teachers by preparing ingredients, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and assisting with sewing activities. Ideal candidates possess strong organizational skills and a good understanding of health and safety practices. Experience in a school or workshop setting is advantageous but not essential. Weekly pay through PAYE and ongoing support included.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Dedicated consultant support

Free access to online CPD Academy

Referral bonus for recommending a friend

Qualifications

• Practical, hands-on individual with strong organizational skills.
• Good understanding of health, safety, and hygiene procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and set up cooking stations.
• Assist with sewing and dyeing during practical lessons.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and risk assessments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Health and safety knowledge

Hands-on approach

Communication skills with youth

Job description

DT Technician – Food Technology & Textiles

Location: Barking & Dagenham, East London

Start: January 2026

Contract: Full-time, Long-term (January–July 2026)

Pay: Paid weekly through PAYE

If you enjoy supporting practical lessons, keeping workshops organised, and ensuring a safe learning environment, this DT Technician role could be ideal for you.

We are working with a well‑resourced secondary school in Barking & Dagenham seeking a DT Technician (Food Technology & Textiles) to assist both teachers and students. You’ll play a vital role in helping lessons run smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

What you’ll be doing:

Food Technology Support

• Preparing ingredients and setting up cooking stations

• Managing food stock, checking expiry dates, and ensuring safe storage

• Maintaining hygiene standards across kitchens and equipment

• Supporting food safety compliance

Textiles Support

• Setting up and maintaining sewing machines and textile equipment

• Preparing fabrics, threads, and materials for lessons

• Assisting students with practical activities such as sewing and dyeing

• Organising and maintaining textile resources

General Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers and students during practical lessons

• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, risk assessments, and COSHH

• Managing resources, stock control, and storage areas

• Assisting with displays, admin tasks, and day‑to‑day department needs

• Creating a safe, positive, and well‑organised learning environment

What the school is looking for:

• A practical, hands‑on individual with strong organisational skills

• Good understanding of health, safety, and hygiene procedures

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Confident communication skills with young people

• Previous school or workshop experience is desirable but not essential

What you get with Protocol Education:

• Weekly PAYE pay — no umbrella companies

• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support

• Free access to our online CPD Academy

• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings

• Simple registration and fast‑start process

• Referral bonus for recommending a friend

If you’re an organised and proactive DT Technician ready to support creative learning in a Barking & Dagenham secondary school, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to discuss this opportunity further.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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