The Services required are set out as follows:

The Personnel shall be competent to perform the following:

Science Laboratory & Lesson Support

Assist in preparing teaching materials, apparatus, and resources for science lessons, demonstrations, experiments, practical tests, workshops, and pupils' assignments.

Support teachers during hands-on lessons and station-based assessments.

Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organised science room.

Ensure equipment and apparatus are in good working condition, reporting faults immediately.

Keep up-to-date records of apparatus and resource usage (e.g., breakage logs, replacements).

Prepare termly reports on activity-based lesson usage by classes and levels.

Perform basic administrative tasks, including stocktake, cataloguing, and loan records.

Hydroponics Programme

Set up, maintain, and monitor the school's hydroponics systems, ensuring proper upkeep of equipment, nutrient levels, and plant health.

Support teachers in integrating hydroponics into the curriculum and project-based learning.

Guide students in making observations and keeping growth records.

Makerspace Support

Maintain the makerspace environment, ensuring tools, equipment, and materials are functional, safe, and organised.

Prepare resources for makerspace lessons, workshops, and design challenges.

Guide students in the safe use of makerspace tools and equipment.

Encourage creativity, innovation, and problem-solving through makerspace projects.

STEM Enrichment and After-School Activities

Assist in the planning and facilitation of STEM enrichment programmes, after-school clubs, workshops, and competitions.

Prepare and manage STEM resources (e.g., robotics kits, coding tools, engineering materials).

Guide students in hands-on projects, encouraging creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Document and showcase students' STEM and makerspace projects.

Safety and Compliance

Ensure students follow safety protocols during laboratory, hydroponics, STEM, and makerspace activities.

Assist in conducting risk assessments and ensure safe storage/disposal of resources.

Support urgent duties during evacuation drills and emergencies.

Administrative and General Support

Assist with other tasks assigned by the supervisor in support of school programmes.

During school holidays or off-peak periods, provide support in other areas of the school with the permission of the supervisor (e.g., stocktaking, resource preparation, school events, learning journeys).

Attend relevant training or professional development sessions to improve technical knowledge and support skills.