Vacancy: MA Support Service Technician (Digital Technology)

About the Company

Education Services – The Technician Support Service (TSS) supports teaching and learning in all sectors of Education Services within Glasgow City Council. TSS provide a wide range of advisory, technician support and other specialist services to all educational establishments. For full details please visit the www.tssglasgow.org The service is provided by professional technicians who have a wide range of specialised skills, expertise and experience in the education sector including Personnel and staff training and development role within Education Services. As well as Technician Service Management and Health & Safety Related Services to the department.

Job Description and Key Responsibilities

DUE TO FUNDING CRITERIA, THIS VACANCY IS AVAILABLE TO THE FOLLOWING: 16-19 YEAR OLDS 20-29 YEAR OLDS WITH A DISABILITY 20-29 YEAR OLDS WHO ARE CARE EXPERIENCED 4 year apprenticeship as a Support Service Technician (Digital Technology), undertaking a wide range of duties to support Digital Learning, Technical and Science within Glasgow Schools. Studying towards an HNC in Electronic Engineering at Glasgow Clyde College, Cardonald Campus. SVQ level 2 completed by part time attendance at Glasgow Clyde College, Anniesland Campus and SVQ level 3 completed within the workplace, which will include a split between schools and central service work areas. To hear more from one of our apprentices, visit YouTube using this URL to listen to Adam talk about his experience - https://youtu.be/E8evjJte9Hs Provision of technical support for teaching and learning, in particular support for digital technology and related devices in use within schools, safe storage and servicing of general school equipment with due regard to Health & Safety procedures.

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

A keen interest in digital technology, electronics or computing/software applications would be beneficial. In addition, interest in technical and/or science subjects and other related work and processes would be helpful to candidates. You will require to be proactive and demonstrate problem solving skills and a practical attitude towards work. You should be able to demonstrate an ability to work as part of a specialist team of school based technicians. Able to demonstrate a high level of communication skills. Training is provided within in-house environment and at college.

Education, Qualifications and Training

Course requirements are 1 Higher from English, Maths, Physics or Technical Subject with a minimum pass grade ‘C’ or any nationally recognised equivalent qualification or NC Engineering or equivalent. We will consider your application if you have relevant experience but no formal qualification.