Science Lab Assistant
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2ED18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
November 2026
Closing date
1 November 2026 at 12am (midnight)
Date listed
13 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £15,360 to £16,331 per year
Science Lab Assistant job summary
Are you interested in science and looking for an opportunity to develop new skills and build a career in a school laboratory? Bishop Wordsworth’s School is seeking an enthusiastic, practical and reliable Laboratory Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Science Department.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in science who is keen to learn and develop their skills. Previous laboratory experience or specialist scientific qualifications are not essential, as full training and support will be provided. Working alongside our experienced Science Technician team, you will gain valuable hands-on experience in a busy school laboratory, learning how to prepare practical experiments, maintain equipment and support the delivery of science lessons across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Importantly, this role offers the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and practical experience needed to progress into a Science Technician role, with structured on-the-job training, mentoring and opportunities for further professional development.
What We Are Looking For:
A genuine interest in science and a willingness to learn.
A practical, hands-on approach with good attention to detail.
Good organisational skills and the ability to follow instructions.
A reliable, positive and flexible attitude.
The ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
What We Offer:
Full training and support, with no previous laboratory experience required.
Opportunities to develop the technical skills and knowledge required of a Science Technician.
Mentoring and guidance from experienced Science Technicians.
Term-time working, ideal for work-life balance.
A supportive and welcoming team environment.
Local Government Pension Scheme.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Access to onsite sports facilities and gym.
How to Apply
For further details and an application form, please visit the school website https://www.bishopwordsworths.org.uk/about-us/vacancies
Bishop Wordsworth’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, together with other relevant pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references and verification of their suitability to work with children. Online searches, including relevant publicly available social media information, will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of our safer recruitment procedures, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Bishop Wordsworth’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other relevant re-employment checks including satisfactory references and medical clearance.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1193 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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History and tradition
Bishop John Wordsworth intended that his school should provide a centre of academic excellence in the heart of Salisbury. Since 1890 Bishop’s has fulfilled that mission, and today we educate 1,176 students aged between 11 and 18 which include approximately 130 girls in our now fully co-educational sixth form. Under the shadow of the Cathedral spire our eclectic buildings span the seventeenth to the twenty-first centuries, reflecting the school’s heritage. This creates a very special atmosphere in which students are conscious, on a daily basis, of their part in a long tradition of academic endeavour.
Admission on ability
As a Church of England Grammar School and Academy, we set our own entrance test and policy on admissions. Any student living within reasonable travelling distance of Salisbury is welcome to apply and students from the broadest range of schools and backgrounds thrive here.
High expectations and high achievement
‘Bishop’s is one of the best-performing schools in the country and outstanding levels of success are part of everyday life. We never take this for granted, however, and continuously support and encourage our students to commit themselves fully to all that they do. Well aware of our expectations, our students relish the opportunity to aim high and achieve their goals. Every student is encouraged to find something at which they excel and to develop self-confidence as a result’.
Christian values
Our Church school ethos permeates the fabric of life here – from regular worship in the Cathedral and our Chapel, through religious education, to the way we operate as a community. We welcome students of all faiths or none, but the Christian values of concern for one other, respect and tolerance provide a moral compass that influences everyone, both personally and culturally.
Spirit of togetherness
As the school motto ‘veritas in caritate’ (truth through caring) suggests, consideration and thoughtfulness are central to life at Bishop’s. Right from day one, we work hard to make students feel valued and welcome. Within each year there are five tutor groups of around 32 students, led by form tutors. During Year 7 we monitor these groups carefully, knowing that the happier students are, the quicker they will settle in and flourish. If problems arise the form tutor or the relevant Head of School are the first points of contact and Heads of School operate an ‘open door’ policy whenever possible. Every sixth form student is allocated a personal mentor.
Academic life
Rigour, depth and breadth characterise academic life at Bishop’s. Students enjoy being taught by highly qualified subject specialists. Teachers teach so that students do well – but also to extend their knowledge and understanding beyond the narrow confines of exam syllabi. Throughout, we aim to engender a passion for learning and the development of skills to pursue that passion independently. In and out of school there are countless opportunities for students to develop their academic interests – workshops, lectures, master classes, fieldwork and more. Students regularly take part in school and national competitions, with many gaining success both within and beyond the curriculum.
Extra-curricular
A broad extra-curricular programme helps students to understand more of the world, to challenge themselves and to grow as individuals. At Bishop’s we aim to provide many and varied opportunities, so that every student has the chance to find new interests and achieve great things. Competitive sport is in the lifeblood of the school. Rugby, Cross Country, Athletics, Basketball, Soccer, Hockey, Netball, Cricket and more figure in the sporting calendar, with regular fixtures against schools across Wiltshire and the South West of England. While we are justly proud of our outstanding reputation for sporting success both regionally and nationally, we value equally the commitment of students who give their best to an activity they enjoy.
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