Science Technician / Teaching Assistant

St Joseph's Catholic School "Excellence for the sake of the Gospel" HIGH ASPIRATIONS - HIGH EXPECTATIONS - HIGH STANDARDS Job Title: Teaching Assistant / Science Technician Responsible to: Head of Science Start Date: November / December 2024 Main Job Purpose: Providing teachers with technical support to deliver the curriculum to pupils, including advising on health and safety and risk assessment. Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and provide all equipment and resources for lessons in Physics, Chemistry and Biology as directed by the teacher.
• Support pupils during lesson to achieve the lesson outcomes.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and resources for lessons in a user-friendly form ensuring all in a safe working order and with chemicals, Hazard cards and Risk Assessments as appropriate.
• Support teachers to clear away apparatus and materials, ensuring lab is left clean, tidy and safe. Store and dispose of all equipment and chemicals safely.
• Manage the ordering of all consumable stationery for the department and order consumables as required to deliver science reports.
• Assist with the day-to-day running of the class laboratories, ensuring all is left safe and clean for staff and pupils.
About us St Joseph's is a co-educational, 11-16 Catholic voluntary-aided school in the diocese of Clifton and the county of Wiltshire. Our aim is to provide a caring educational environment where each person is valued and is given the dignity due to a child of God. Everyone in our school is here for a purpose, to learn each day and to widen their knowledge, experience and imaginative understanding. What we can offer you
• A supportive, driven and highly committed governing body and teaching and support staff
• Students who are enthusiastic and keen to learn
• CPD programme and ongoing professional development of the highest standard
• Free onsite parking
• Discounted gym membership
• Local Authority Healthcare Cashplan - cover towards optical and dental, private consultations and therapy appointments
• Access to discount scheme that includes over 300 stores
• Cycle to Work Scheme - allows eligible staff to purchase a bike/safety equipment. You do not pay income tax or national insurance contribution on the part of your salary which is "sacrificed" to pay for the bike or childcare vouchers.
Find out more and apply You can find out more about this role and St Joseph's Catholic School by downloading our recruitment pack. We actively encourage and welcome visits to our school prior to application. Please contact Mrs K Snell our HR Officer on ksn@sjcs.org.uk or . Please complete our online application via https://sjcs.org.uk/current-vacancies/ Please note, CV's will not be accepted. Closing date: 7th November 2024 Interview date: Week commencing 11th November 2024
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. HIGH ASPIRATIONS - HIGH EXPECTATIONS - HIGH STANDARDS

St Joseph's is a co-educational, 11-16 Catholic voluntary-aided school in the diocese of Clifton and the county of Wiltshire. Our aim is to provide a caring educational environment where each person is valued and is given the dignity due to a child of God. Everyone in our school is here for a purpose, to learn each day and to widen their knowledge, experience and imaginative understanding. What we can offer you
• A supportive, driven and highly committed governing body and teaching and support staff
• Students who are enthusiastic and keen to learn
• CPD programme and ongoing professional development of the highest standard
• Free onsite parking
• Discounted gym membership
• Local Authority Healthcare Cashplan - cover towards optical and dental, private consultations and therapy appointments
• Access to discount scheme that includes over 300 stores
• Cycle to Work Scheme - allows eligible staff to purchase a bike/safety equipment. You do not pay income tax or national insurance contribution on the part of your salary which is "sacrificed" to pay for the bike or childcare vouchers.