Science Technician
About This Role
Support for students
Provide equipment, resources and advice for students under the direction of the class teacher
Support pupils in accessing learning activities under the guidance of the teacher
Support for the teacher
Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and productive working environment
Timely and accurate preparation and use of specialist equipment / resources / materials as
required by staff/curriculum/lesson plans etc.
Maintain records as requested
Ensure the health and safety and good behaviour of pupils at all times
Provide clerical/administration support
Support for the curriculum
Prepare equipment, materials and specimens for demonstration and practical work,
including the safe preparation, delivery and disposal of hazardous substances
Deal safely with spills and breakages & dispose of laboratory waste safely
Collect or occasionally purchase items or materials locally when not stocked by our
school suppliers
Monitor and manage stock and supplies, cataloguing as required
Maintenance of specialist equipment, check for quality/safety, undertake repairs/modifications
within own capabilities and report other damages/needs
Demonstrate and assist others in safe and effective use of specialist equipment/materials
Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes
Support for the School
Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to
learn and develop
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times e.g. clubs, extra-curricular activities