Technical Support Assistant For Design and Technology

Teaching Vacancies; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional qualifications via appt.‑

Free on-site parking

Well-being support and gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Malet Lambert School in Hull is seeking a motivated Technical Support Assistant for Design and Technology to provide practical support and resources to staff and pupils throughout the teaching day and during school events.

You will work within the Design and Technology department under the supervision of the lead teacher, with duties during term time and paid for additional meetings and development. The role offers staff benefits and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
• COSHH, ESCC and food hygiene regulations for safe handling and storage of chemicals and food.
• Safe working practices for handling and usage of hazardous equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the D&T department to ensure staff and pupils have resources and practical support.
• Assist with teaching days and events across the school year.

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Technical Support Assistant For Design and Technology

What skills and experience we’re looking for

We are looking for an individual who is committed to ensuring every individual child receives the care, support and guidance they need to thrive and be the best they can be.

The successful applicant will have:

• GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent,
• Knowledge of COSHH, ESCC and food hygiene regulations in relation to the safe handling and storage of chemicals and food.
• Knowledge of safe working practices in relation to handling and usage of hazardous equipment and tools.

What the school offers its staff

• Access to professional qualifications via the apprenticeship levy including routes into teaching via our Teacher Training Provider (YWTT)
• Free, on-site parking as well as Free tea and coffee in our staff rooms
• Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling and our virtual GP service.
• Family friendly policies, including sector leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers.
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Automatic membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Recognition of continuous service if you join us from another school, academy or local government employer
• Access to our staff benefits platform which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases

Further details about the role

The team at Malet Lambert School are looking for a motivated individual to join our Design and Technology department as a Technical Support Assistant for D&T. You will provide support across the department team to help ensure staff and pupils have the resources and practical support to complete teaching and learning tasks successfully throughout the teaching day and events across the school year.

The working hours are from 9:00am to 1:00pm Tuesday, 8:30am to 3:30pm Wednesday, 9:00am to 3:30pm Thursday and 8:30am to 3:00pm Friday (Monday day off) during the school term. You will also be paid for an additional 22.5 hours per year, which enables you to attend team meetings and training and development outside of your normal working hours. Your actual salary will be £13,590.33 per annum, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year.

Why choose us?

Malet Lambert is one of the top performing schools in Hull, where our commitment to pastoral care underpins the high expectations that we have of both pupils and staff. We have a long and proud history, dating back to 1932. We are fortunate to have such a caring, skilled and dedicated set of teachers, associate staff and governors here at Malet Lambert; ultimate professionals who are dedicated to the pupils and effective running of our school. We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact Mollie Poskitt, HR Officer on 01482 374211 or by email via [e-mail] if you would like to visit or find out more.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Access to professional qualifications via the apprenticeship levy including routes into teaching via our Teacher Training Provider (YWTT)
• Free, on-site parking as well as Free tea and coffee in our staff rooms
• Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling and our virtual GP service.
• Family friendly policies, including sector leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers.
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Automatic membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Recognition of continuous service if you join us from another school, academy or local government employer
• Access to our staff benefits platform which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an individual who is committed to ensuring every individual child receives the care, support and guidance they need to thrive and be the best they can be.

The successful applicant will have:

GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent,

Knowledge of COSHH, ESCC and food hygiene regulations in relation to the safe handling and storage of chemicals and food.

Knowledge of safe working practices in relation to handling and usage of hazardous equipment and tools.

The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 guidance.

The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf

Commitment to safeguarding

Malet Lambert is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment.