Science Technician

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