Practical DT Teaching Assistant | Design & Tech Support

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a Design & Technology Teaching Assistant / DT Technician to support KS3 and KS4 in South Manchester. The role focuses on practical lessons, safety, and helping students complete projects within a secondary education setting.

Graduates or qualified individuals with hands-on skills will contribute to lesson preparation, equipment setup, and general department organisation, while enabling teachers to deliver engaging DT experiences.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree or qualification in Design & Technology, Engineering, Product Design, Art & Design, Food, Textiles or a related subject.
• Have strong practical skills and good subject knowledge.
• Are confident working with tools, materials and practical equipment relevant to your subject.
• Would enjoy supporting young people with practical projects.
• Are organised, proactive and safety-conscious.
• Can work effectively alongside teachers and other support staff.
• Are interested in developing a career within education, teaching or technical support.
• Previous school experience would be beneficial but is not essential for candidates with the right subject knowledge, practical ability and attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers and pupils during KS3 and KS4 practical DT lessons.
• Helping pupils safely and confidently complete practical tasks.
• Preparing tools, equipment and materials for lessons.
• Setting up and clearing away practical workspaces.
• Supporting the safe use of machinery, tools and specialist 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.
• Supporting stock preparation and general department organisation.

Skills

Strong practical skills

Good subject knowledge

Organised

Safety-conscious

Teamwork with teachers

Career in education

Education

Degree in Design & Technology or related

Tools

Tools & equipment handling

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a Design & Technology Teaching Assistant / DT Technician to support KS3 and KS4 in South Manchester. The role focuses on practical lessons, safety, and helping students complete projects within a secondary education setting.

Graduates or qualified individuals with hands-on skills will contribute to lesson preparation, equipment setup, and general department organisation, while enabling teachers to deliver engaging DT experiences.