IT technician; Temporary

Position: IT technician (Temporary)
Location: West Lancashire

IT Technician

SEND School | Skelmersdale

Hours:

8:00am - 4:00pm
Pay:
Grade 4-6 (dependent on experience)

Contract:

Permanent (term-time plus inset days / full year - amend as needed)

We are seeking a reliable, driven IT Technician to join our supportive SEND school in Skelmersdale. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, takes initiative, and wants to grow within a school environment, with clear progression to IT Manager for the right candidate.

This role does have a permanent opportunity for the right candidate.

The Role

You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of IT systems across the school, supporting staff and students in a specialist SEND setting.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing first-line IT support to staff and pupils

Maintaining and troubleshooting hardware, software, and network systems

Supporting classroom technology and assistive technologies used in SEND education

Managing user accounts, devices, and data security

Liaising with external IT providers where required

Proactively identifying and resolving IT issues

Supporting the ongoing development of the school's IT infrastructure

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

Reliable, proactive, and driven, with strong initiative

Confident providing IT support in a busy school environment

Able to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical users

Organised, adaptable, and solution-focused

Keen to develop professionally, with ambitions to progress into an ITT Manager role

Previous experience in a school or SEND setting is desirable but not essential for the right candidate with the right attitude.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
You must have legal right to work in the UK.
You must be willing to attend a registration interview.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Regular working hours (8am-4pm)

The opportunity to make a real difference to staff and pupils every day