DT Technician & Teaching Assistant - Secondary Education

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. invites graduates in Design & Technology to join South Manchester schools as DT Teaching Assistants/DT Technicians. You will support practical lessons, prepare tools and materials, and help maintain a safe, well-organised DT department.

Ideal candidates have subject knowledge in Design & Technology or related fields and are eager to develop a career in education or technical support, working closely with teachers and pupils.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree or qualification in Design & Technology, Engineering, Product Design, Art & Design, Food, Textiles or a related subject
• Strong practical skills and good subject knowledge
• Confident working with tools, materials and practical equipment relevant to your subject

Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers and pupils during KS3 and KS4 practical DT lessons
• Helping pupils safely complete practical tasks
• Preparing tools, equipment and materials for lessons
• Setting up and clearing away practical workspaces
• Supporting the safe use of machinery and equipment
• Assisting pupils with practical projects and coursework
• Providing classroom support during theory-based DT lessons
• Helping teachers maintain an organised and safe practical environment
• Stock preparation and general department organisation

Skills

Practical skills

Education

Design & Technology, Engineering, Product Design, Art & Design, Food, Textiles or related subject

Tools

Tools & equipment

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. invites graduates in Design & Technology to join South Manchester schools as DT Teaching Assistants/DT Technicians. You will support practical lessons, prepare tools and materials, and help maintain a safe, well-organised DT department.

Ideal candidates have subject knowledge in Design & Technology or related fields and are eager to develop a career in education or technical support, working closely with teachers and pupils.