Vacancy: MA Support Service Technician (Science)

About the Company

Education Services – The Technician Support Service (TSS) supports teaching and learning in all sectors of Education Services within Glasgow City Council. TSS provide a wide range of advisory, technician support and other specialist services to all educational establishments. For full details please visit the www.tssglasgow.org The service is provided by professional technicians who have a wide range of specialised skills, expertise and experience in the education sector including Personnel and staff training and development role within Education Services. As well as Technician Service Management and Health & Safety Related Services to the department.

Job Description and Key Responsibilities

DUE TO FUNDING CRITERIA, THIS VACANCY IS AVAILABLE TO THE FOLLOWING: 16-19 YEAR OLDS 20-29 YEAR OLDS WITH A DISABILITY 20-29 YEAR OLDS WHO ARE CARE EXPERIENCED Working in a Glasgow Secondary School training over a 4 year period, working towards a Modern Apprenticeship at SVQ Level 3 in Laboratory Science, under the guidance of a Senior Support Service Technician. Duties will include the servicing of school science laboratories with equipment required for the teaching of science within schools. This will include the use and preparation of chemicals, solutions, microbiology, physics and simple construction of science equipment.

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

Can demonstrate a keen interest in science and practical subject areas. You will be proactive and demonstrate problem solving skills and have a practical attitude towards work. Can demonstrate an ability to work as part of a specialist team of school based technicians. Can demonstrate a high level of communication skills. Training is provided in-house and at college.

Education, Qualifications and Training

Minimum 1 Higher (Grade C) in either Chemistry or Biology/Human Biology, PLUS Nat 5 (Grade A/B) in Chemistry, Biology, Maths and English. Alternatively, any nationally recognised equivalent qualification e.g. NC Applied Science.