Technical Assistant - Performing Arts & Media

Long Term Futures Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An education support organization is seeking a Performing Arts & Media Technical Assistant in Greater London. This role involves supporting performances and events, assisting with technical equipment, and helping students with coursework. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in performing arts technology and relevant ICT skills. This position provides long-term opportunities and valuable experience in a secondary school setting.

Benefits

Long-term permanent opportunity

Additional weeks during term time

Support for career development

Qualifications

• Experience or background in media, music tech or sound/lighting.
• Ability to effectively communicate with young people and staff.
• Understanding of safeguarding in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Support lighting and sound setup for performances and events.
• Assist with operating and maintaining technical equipment.
• Support students with technical coursework needs.

Skills

Experience in performing arts technology

Strong ICT skills

Effective communication

Proactive and organized

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Tools

Creative software (video/audio editing)

Job description

Performing Arts & Media Technical Assistant - Secondary School (Wandsworth)

Term Time Only + 3 Weeks | Full Time | Temporary to Permanent Role | ASAP Start | Long-Term Opportunity

Long Term Futures are recruiting a skilled and enthusiastic Performing Arts & Media Technical Assistant to support a busy secondary school environment, working across Performing Arts, Music and Media Studies.

This is a varied, hands‑on technical role supporting performances, examinations, lessons and whole‑school events. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching and technical staff to ensure high‑quality delivery of productions, assessments and creative learning opportunities for students.

This role is well suited to someone with a background or strong interest in theatre technology, music technology, sound/lighting, or digital media, and offers excellent experience within an educational setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support lighting and sound setup for performances, exams, assemblies and events
• Assist with safe rigging, operation and maintenance of technical equipment
• Support students with technical elements of GCSE and A-Level coursework
• Assist with set design, build, props and costume organisation
• Support filming, recording and editing for performances and examinations
• Manage and maintain media, music and digital technology equipment
• Assist with music technology recording sessions during assessment periods
• Help maintain inventories and technical resources
• Support whole‑school events and productions as required

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Experience or background in performing arts technology, media, music tech or sound/lighting
• Strong ICT skills and confidence using creative software (video/audio editing)
• Ability to communicate effectively with young people and staff
• A proactive, organised and flexible approach
• Willingness to learn new technologies and technical skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and working in an education setting
• PASMA/IPAF certification, media software knowledge or driving licence (desirable)

Why Work with Long Term Futures

• Long‑term permanent opportunity
• Term‑time working pattern with additional weeks
• Excellent experience for those pursuing technical, creative or education‑based careers
• Support throughout the recruitment and onboarding process
• Opportunities to develop specialist technical skills in a school setting

If you're passionate about performing arts, media and technical production and are looking for a stable, rewarding role supporting young people in education, apply today with Long Term Futures.

Performing Arts Technician, Media Technician, Theatre Technician, School Support Staff, Creative Education