About this role

The St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of Abbey Hill Academy and College are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team.

At Abbey Hill Academy and College our children come first.  High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos.  In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team.

Job Purpose

To work with teachers as part of a professional team to support learning by providing technical assistance through working with pupils in the delivery / demonstration of practical learning activities and the preparation and maintenance of teaching areas and equipment for pupils.

 Key Duties / Responsibilities.

• Plan, prepare and set up specific resources / materials / equipment for lessons, under general direction of the class teacher
• Contribute to the development of lesson and work plans
• Implement structured and agreed practical learning activities for groups or on a one-to-one basis, as prepared by, and under the direction of, the class teacher
• Develop, prepare and maintain specialist resources as required
• Ensure the safe and secure storage of allocated resources / materials / equipment to prevent unauthorised access / misuse
• Clean and undertake maintenance of equipment as needed to ensure it is clean and in good working order
• Update records, including production of reports and analysis of information
• Contribute to planning and development of systems, policies and procedures for their technical area.
• Ensure the safe treatment and disposal of used materials, including hazardous substances, and respond to actual or potential hazards.
• Order and maintain resources within an agreed budget
• Demonstrate the use of equipment to technical and other staff
• Ensure the adherence to health and safety regulations by technical support staff within the school

Abbey Hill Academy & College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk

More information on the school including our Prospectus and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website https://www.abbeyhillschool.co.uk/