Design & Technology Lab Technician | Teaching Aids & Safety

NEWSTEAD WOOD SCHOOL; Chelsfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

NEWSTEAD WOOD SCHOOL is seeking an diligent support role to assist with preparation of materials and equipment for classes, and to support teachers and students during practical lessons. The role includes checking machinery weekly, stocking supplies, and maintaining tools across storage areas.

You will help organise materials, create teaching aids, and assist with stock control, while adhering to health and safety policies and reporting hazards as required.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in a school environment is desirable.
• Familiar with health and safety policies is beneficial.
• Able to work with teachers and pupils to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with preparation of materials and equipment for classes
• Assisting teachers and students during lessons in the execution of practical work
• Checking machinery weekly, service and special clean as necessary in all materials areas
• Supplying materials and equipment to pupils
• Assisting with organisation of materials and classrooms
• Maintaining and repairing all tools in main rooms and store rooms
• Assisting with preparation and creation of teaching aids
• Assisting with Stock control
• To be familiar with all relevant health and safety data, and to implement requirements of the Department Health and Safety policy, as appropriate and report any hazards to the appropriate member of staff as per the Health and Safety at work act 1974
• Assisting with displays to help maintain an eAective learning environment
• Any other duties as may reasonably be required of you by your Line Manager or the Headteacher
• To support the implementation of strategies designed to close attainment gaps and secure strong progress for all groups of students.

Skills

Team support

Stock control

Materials handling

Classroom assistance

Maintenance of tools

Job description

NEWSTEAD WOOD SCHOOL is seeking an diligent support role to assist with preparation of materials and equipment for classes, and to support teachers and students during practical lessons. The role includes checking machinery weekly, stocking supplies, and maintaining tools across storage areas.

You will help organise materials, create teaching aids, and assist with stock control, while adhering to health and safety policies and reporting hazards as required.