Education IT Technician — Empower Learning & Access

Aspris; Chorley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and ongoing培训

Enhanced DBS paid

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Aspris Children’s Services in the Chorley area seeks a dedicated IT technician to provide day-to-day IT support across our specialist schools for pupils with autism and complex needs. You will ensure reliable systems, assist teaching and learning, and help maintain devices and networks.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, effective communication, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving, with opportunities for training and career progression within a supportive, inclusive educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT support, preferably in education or care settings.
• Good knowledge of Windows OS and Microsoft 365.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support to colleagues and pupils.
• Respond to central help desk requests promptly and effectively.
• Maintain and troubleshoot hardware including PCs, laptops, tablets, interactive whiteboards, printers and mobile devices.
• Support software installation updates and user access across educational programs.
• Ensure network Internet and Wi‑Fi systems are secure and functioning; assist with inventories.
• Assist use of technology to aid learning and communication for pupils with autism and complex needs.
• Collaborate with teaching and support colleagues to enhance learning experiences.
• Uphold data protection, safeguarding and online safety policies.

Skills

IT support experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Educational environment experience

Customer service

Education

IT qualifications

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft 365

Interactive whiteboards

Printers

Wi‑Fi/network basics

Job description

Aspris Children’s Services in the Chorley area seeks a dedicated IT technician to provide day-to-day IT support across our specialist schools for pupils with autism and complex needs. You will ensure reliable systems, assist teaching and learning, and help maintain devices and networks.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, effective communication, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving, with opportunities for training and career progression within a supportive, inclusive educational setting.