Science Support Technician

Salary: £22,737 - £23,500 pro rata

We are currently looking for a Science Support Technician to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for -

Supporting our exciting new curriculum, shadowing an experienced technician and providing support to the Engineering and Physics department in the absence of the permanent technician

The main duties of the post;

Serving laboratories, performing general technician duties and offering support to deliver the Science curriculum as appropriate

You will have experience in/of;

A scientific background would be an advantage but not essential.

Ideally you will have;

Minimum of 3 GCSE's Grade C or above or the equivalent.

Must include Maths, English & Science

If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Your workstyle in this role will require you to work from a fixed workplace.

For an informal discussion, please contact Mrs Laurel Davies on

Phone: 01639 842129 or

Email: [email protected]

Closing date: 06/11/2024

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language skills are not required

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.