Technical assistant - ABS45299

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 8th October 2025. Informal enquiries to: Lesley MacPherson 01467 535760 For more information about living and working in Aberdeenshire, please click here Please feel free to read our guidance on Requesting Reasonable Adjustments at Interview, Guaranteed Interview and how to request Alternate Formats and Communication Support A Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available here . Alternatively, we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing askhr@aberdeenshire.gov.uk 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.

Location: Portlethen, GB

Posted Date: 9/16/2025