Science Lab & Food Tech Technician for Practical Learning

JobsTrackR; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing services

Volunteer day

Competitive salary

Job summary

JobsTrackR is seeking an organised Science Lab & Food Technology Technician for a full-time, permanent role at an independent SEN school in England. You will prepare laboratories and kitchens, organise equipment and resources, and support teachers during practical lessons to help students develop skills and confidence.

The role emphasizes health and safety, COSHH compliance, food hygiene and proper stock control, with opportunities to contribute to practical learning and student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Practical, hands-on and methodical approach to preparing resources and equipment.
• Understanding of health and safety, hygiene and safe working practices.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and manage competing priorities.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff.
• A calm, patient and approachable manner when supporting young people.
• An understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Science laboratories and Food Technology rooms for practical lessons and demonstrations.
• Organise and prepare scientific equipment, chemicals, specimens, ingredients and other learning resources.
• Support teachers with practical experiments, demonstrations and food preparation activities.
• Maintain clean, safe and well-organised laboratories, kitchens and practical learning spaces.
• Check equipment regularly and report any faults, damage or health and safety concerns.
• Ensure chemicals and hazardous materials are handled, stored and disposed of safely in accordance with COSHH requirements and school procedures.
• Maintain appropriate food hygiene standards, including safe food storage, allergen management and cross‑contamination prevention.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering equipment, ingredients and consumables.
• Maintain accurate records relating to stock, equipment, safety checks and relevant procedures.
• Support risk assessments and promote safe working practices.
• Assist students during practical activities, encouraging safe participation, independence and confidence.
• Prepare resources for future lessons, displays, school events and extracurricular activities.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Calm patient and approachable manner

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Relevant qualification or training in Science, Food Technology, Laboratory Practice or Food Hygiene

Job description

JobsTrackR is seeking an organised Science Lab & Food Technology Technician for a full-time, permanent role at an independent SEN school in England. You will prepare laboratories and kitchens, organise equipment and resources, and support teachers during practical lessons to help students develop skills and confidence.

The role emphasizes health and safety, COSHH compliance, food hygiene and proper stock control, with opportunities to contribute to practical learning and student wellbeing.