Temporary IT Support Assistant

Your new company

Hays are working in partnership with a well-established secondary school in the Blackburn area to recruit a Temporary IT Support Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a busy school IT environment, supporting the delivery of technology services ahead of the new academic year.The school is investing heavily in its IT infrastructure and requires additional support over the summer period to prepare classrooms, learning spaces, and student devices for September.

Your new role

As a Temporary IT Support Assistant, you will work closely with the IT Manager and Network Manager to help prepare the academy for the start of the new academic year.

Your duties will include

• Assisting with the setup, deployment, and installation of over 250 desktop PCs across classrooms and other areas of the school.
• Moving, unpacking, and connecting IT equipment.
• Performing basic hardware checks and ensuring devices are ready for use.
• Supporting the IT team with technology rollouts and classroom preparations.
• Providing friendly, first-line assistance to staff and new students during the September intake.
• Assisting with general IT support tasks as directed by the IT and Network Managers.
• Helping ensure all IT equipment is organised, labelled, and deployed efficiently.

This is a temporary position starting on 10 August 2026, offering 25-35 hours per week.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will

• Have a positive, enthusiastic, and approachable attitude.
• Be reliable, punctual, and willing to get stuck in.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Have a keen interest in IT and technology.
• Possess basic IT knowledge and confidence using computer equipment.
• Be physically fit and comfortable moving desktop computers and other IT hardware around the school site.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to undergo a DBS check (preferred)
• Previous experience in an IT support role is beneficial but not essential, as full guidance and support will be provided.

What you'll get in return

• Valuable hands-on experience within a school IT environment.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced IT professionals.
• Exposure to large-scale IT deployment and device rollout projects.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Weekly pay through Hays.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Hays consultant.
• Potential opportunities for future IT support positions within schools and academies.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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