Technical assistant - ABS45299

Aberdeenshire Council; Portlethen; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is seeking a dedicated team player for a part-time position supporting a secondary school. The role involves assisting with reprographics, food preparation, AV and IT support, and classroom maintenance. Ideal candidates will have good communication skills and be reliable. Training is provided, making it suitable for candidates without previous experience. Interviews are set for October 2025.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Timekeeping and organization.
• Ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Process print requests and manage stock control.
• Assist in food handling and preparation.
• Set up AV and IT equipment for classes.
• Prepare and maintain classroom tools and materials.

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. This includes 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. 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 8th October 2025.

Informal enquiries to: Lesley MacPherson 01467 535760

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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.