Science Technician/Learning Support Assistant

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a hard-working and reliable individual to join our dynamic and committed team. The successful candidate will support the Science Department to assist in servicing two laboratories, preparing materials and equipment for demonstrations and practical lessons as requested by teaching staff. They will provide technical support following Health & Safety guidance whilst assisting in practical classes and with the preparation and delivery of demonstrations.  The Learning Support Assistant element of the role is to provide support for specific pupils during theory lessons. 

Own transport is required as there is no public transport available.

Pay: Hourly Rate £13.75/Inclusive Hourly Rate £15.75 Actual Annual Salary £21,017.37 (including paid holiday entitlement at 14.54% - 5 weeks plus Bank Holidays pro rata) Pay review pending Sep 2026

Benefits: Group Personal Pension Plan, Meals and Refreshments on Duty during term time, Counselling Service, Cycle to Work Scheme, On-Site Parking, Personal Accident Insurance, Discretionary Annual Bonus Award, Fee Remission.

Hours: 34 weeks/year (Term Time only) 39.25 hours per week including 30min paid lunch (on site on duty) Mon-Wed 8.15am–4.30pm, Thurs & Fri 8:15am–3:30pm

Accountable To: Head of Science

Probation Period: One Term

Contract: Permanent

Slindon College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In addition to normal pre-employment checks, all appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and safeguarding interview. In addition, a Prohibition Order check, a Prohibition from Management check and overseas checks will be carried out for relevant positions.

All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the College is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are ‘spent ‘unless they are ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.