Design & Technology Technician SEN responsibilities

Design & Technology Technician with SEN responsibilities

Reference: JUN

Expiry date: 09:02, Tue, 7th Jul 2026

Location:

Walsall

Benefits: WATs benefits include continuous professional development opportunities, pension scheme, free annual flu jab and eye tests, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, work life balance and generous holiday allowance, plus many more.

Grade 4 (point 12-16), 15 hours per week, permanent, term time

Required 1 September 2026

We are looking to recruit a dedicated and ambitious Design & Technology Technician to join our team to be part of a school that is making rapid progress. Someone who wants to inspire, is enthusiastic, has the ability to motivate students and has a desire to develop a career within a highly successful Multi Academy Trust.

The Design & Technology Technician, under the direction of the Faculty Director of Art, Design and Technology will be responsible for providing general technical support to the ADT Faculty at Great Wyrley Academy as well as providing directed support for SEN students within the Faculty. This is in line with the vision and values of Windsor Academy Trust supporting teaching and learning in Technology.

Great Wyrley Academy is part of a growing Multi Academy Trust which affords our staff many cross-phase opportunities and has achieved ‘good’ in all areas following its Ofsted inspection. We have been recognised for the high-quality education we offer our students, going from strength to strength with a culture of excellence now embedded in every aspect of school life.

We are committed to delivering the very best education for all students. This is demonstrated through the school’s motto of “Relentlessly Pursuing Excellence”. We offer a very friendly and inclusive working environment where children and the community are at the heart of all we do.

Applicants must possess:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a related area
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Can use a range of workshop tools and secondary machine processes.
• Can use a range of CAD/CAM processes. For example, laser cutting or 3D pr
• To have or be willing to obtain the Health and Safety training standards for Design and Technology Technician certification.

If you would like to find out more about our school, please contact Marie Newman at mnewman@greatwyrle or by phoning to arrange an opportunity to meet with a member of our team and arrange a visit if at all possible.

Closing date for application forms: 7th July 2026 by 9am

Interview date: to be confirmed

Great Wyrley Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list check. All applications will be considered on receipt, and we reserve the right to close the process prior to the advertised date