Curriculum & Technical Support Assistant: Science

Penistone Grammar School has an exciting opportunity for a permanent, full-time Curriculum & Technical Support Assistant to join our outstanding Science team.

The successful candidate will support teaching and learning within the Science curriculum area, working closely with Science leaders to provide student-facing support, administration and help prepare resources and equipment for lessons.

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Working Pattern: 39 weeks Term-Time (incl. 5 INSET days), 35 hours per week Monday to Friday 8am-3.30pm

Salary Range: Grade 6, SCP 18-23 (£32,578pa - £35,570pa FTE). Actual Salary £26,816pa - £29,279pa)

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

You will work directly with students both in the context of whole-class support and in small groups, helping to promote progress, independents and engagement in learning. You will also provide technical and administrative support, including the preparation of practical resources and equipment, assisting with lesson planning, maintaining stock and ensuring that learning environments are safe, organised and well-resourced.

Experience of working in a similar role or educational setting is essential, and experience within a science environment would be advantageous. This role would be ideal for someone who shares our vision of providing a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Full details about the role can be found in the attached Recruitment Information pack.

About Penistone Grammar School

Our school environment is built around our 5 core values: AIM HIGH, BE DETERMINED, BE KIND, BE PROUD and BE SUPPORTIVE. We are also extremely proud of our ambition to achieve excellence through a values driven education. We are a vibrant, oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school with excellent GCSE and A Level results across all subjects and are recognised as one of the highest performing schools in the region in terms of Key Stage 4 outcomes.

We are committed to personal development for all staff regardless of role. we have an innovative staff development programme, which truly empowers staff to take control of their own professional development through a supportive peer-coaching model. Regardless of what stage you are at in your career, and whatever your aspirations may be, Penistone Grammar School can support you to achieve them. As a school, we pride ourselves on innovative practice, consistently high standards of teaching and learning, and a commitment to the success of all students, both academically and pastorally. If you share our vision, we want you to be part of our team.

How to Apply

Please complete and submit the attached Associate Staff Application Form to View email address on tes.com by 10:00am on Friday 16th October 2026.

For any questions about the role or our school, please contact Rebekah Williams (HR Officer) on View phone number on tes.com or email View email address on tes.com