Design Assistant

School Overview St Nicholas School Alphaville is a leading international school committed to providing a dynamic, inquiry-based education. Our Secondary Design & Technology Department encourages innovation, critical thinking, and hands-on problem-solving. We are seeking a proactive and safety-conscious Design Assistant to support our faculty and ensure a secure, productive learning environment.

The role This is a practical, workshop-based support role. You'll work alongside our Design & Technology teachers to keep lessons moving and students safe. Day-to-day, that means: Maintaining health and safety standards across the design studio spaces Managing materials inventory and preparing resources for lessons Supporting students during practical sessions with troubleshooting, demonstrating, guiding Operating and maintaining equipment including hand tools, 3D printers, and laser cutters (training provided) Assisting with the upkeep of digital fabrication tools and CAD/CAM software where relevant

What we are looking for Experience in a practical environment (workshop, fabrication lab, makerspace, construction, or similar) Comfortable working with and around young people Able to communicate clearly in English (daily interaction with students and international staff) Organised, reliable, and genuinely safety-conscious, not just box-ticking

Desirable

Experience in a school or educational setting Familiarity with digital fabrication tools: 3D printing, laser cutting, CAD/CAM software First aid certification or formal health & safety training

What you should know This role suits someone who takes pride in a well-run workspace and enjoys being around students who are engaged in making things. It does not suit someone who prefers a quiet office. The design studios are busy, the students are curious, and no two lessons are quite the same. Full training and ongoing professional development are provided.