Location: Bristol Pay: £13.69 per hour Type: Fixed-term contract, Nov 4th to Feb 13th Hours: 8am - 4pm Start date: November 4th 2026 Science Technician Are you passionate about facilitating engaging and safe science learning experiences? Our client, a well-respected secondary academy based in Bristol, is seeking a dedicated and professional Science Technician to join their team on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a vibrant educational environment and support students' scientific curiosity and achievement. About the Role: As a Science Technician, your primary responsibility will be to prepare and support practical science lessons, ensuring a safe and well-equipped learning environment. You will work closely with teaching staff to facilitate practical experiments, maintain laboratory resources, and uphold health and safety standards across the science department. Ideal Candidate Profile: Experience in support staff roles with a background in science laboratories or technician support Strong understanding of health and safety procedures within school laboratories Ability to organise and prepare equipment and materials efficiently Supportive and professional approach to working with students and staff Experience working within secondary school settings is desirable but not essential Contract & recruitment information Elementa is the recruiting partner therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks and application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable @£64.20) unless you have a current Enhanced DBS subscribed to the update service. If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV. ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT: Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu. PAYE contract – unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship. Training & Support – a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager. Fair pay policy – our candidates are paid to scale, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position. Additional services to support our staff – we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates … tax returns, accountancy, legal and more. For more information click apply now below or contact us via phone or email. All applicants will be promptly responded to