Technical assistant

Aberdeenshire Council; Portlethen; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is looking for a part-time team member to join a secondary school in Portlethen. The role includes diverse tasks such as preparation of teaching resources, basic food handling, AV setup, and design technology support. Candidates should have a positive work ethic and good communication skills; training will be provided, making this suitable for those without prior experience.

Qualifications

• Positive work ethic and team player.
• Good communication and timekeeping skills.
• No previous knowledge required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the whole school in the preparation of teaching resources.
• Engage in basic food preparation and handling in Home Economics.
• Process metal and wood in Design & Technology; assist with basic IT trouble shooting.

Job description

Salary: £13,415 - £13,870 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 21.75 hours per week

Job Description

We are seeking a team player with a positive work ethic to work part time joining a small team in a secondary school environment.

Good communication and timekeeping are essential to support the demands of a busy environment.

This is a very varied and practical role. The team support the whole school in the preparation of teaching resources. This includes basic food preparation and food handling in Home Economics. Processing of metal and wood in Design & Technology and basic IT trouble shooting and AV set up.

No previous knowledge is required as training will be provided. Areas of work include:-

Reprographics:- Processing print requests – online and paper requests;Stock control and ordering; Administration and filing; Basic maintenance of Printers

Home Economics - Food handling and basic food preparation; Processing laundry; Stock control and ordering ingredients

AV & IT- Set up laptop and connect projection/ sound devices, Inventory and checks; Maintain and update the school website; Assist with basic IT faults and issues

Design &Technology - Metal and wood material preparation; Maintain and prepare classroom tools; Safety inspections

Interviews will be held at Portlethen Academy on 29th July 2025

Informal enquiries to: Emily Chesshire 07800777543

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Requirements

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check . Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required . You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

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