Technical assistant

Midnight Mixtape; Portlethen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local secondary school is seeking a part-time team member in Portlethen to assist in various areas including print processing, food preparation, and IT support. Good communication and timekeeping are essential. No prior experience is necessary as training will be provided. Interested candidates should ensure references are ready and may need to undergo background checks.

Qualifications

• No previous knowledge is required as training will be provided.
• Preferred candidate may need to join the PVG Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Processing print requests and stock control.
• Basic food handling and preparation.
• Setup AV and IT devices.
• Preparation of metal and wood materials.

Skills

Good communication

Timekeeping

Team player

Job description

Overview

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 supports the whole school in the preparation of teaching resources, including basic food preparation and food handling in Home Economics, processing of metal and wood in Design & Technology, and basic IT troubleshooting and AV set up.

No previous knowledge is required as training will be provided.

Interviews will be held at Portlethen Academy on 8th October 2025. Informal enquiries to: Lesley MacPherson

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Responsibilities

• Reprographics: Processing print requests (online and paper), 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.

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 satisfactory outcome of both pre-employment checks.

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