Science lab Teaching Assistant |School |Lorong

The Services required are set out as follows: Upkeep and preparation of resources for lessons in school, e.g., Science Room, Mathematics Room, and Tinkering Corner.

• Maintain and upkeep teaching and learning resources (excluding IT equipment) in Science Room, Mathematics Room and Tinkering Corner.
• Ensure that the materials and resources in each room are properly kept, maintained and available for use when required. Examples of the teaching and learning materials include books, expendables, specimens for Science Lab, and manipulatives for Math Room.
• Be responsible for the general décor, safety and cleanliness of the Science lab, Mathematics Room and Tinkering Corner.
• Be familiar with and advise teachers and students on the range of resources available in the Science rooms, Mathematics Room and Tinkering Corner, their locations and how to use them.
• Keep and maintain records of loans/drawing out of equipment and materials (excluding IT equipment) and, if applicable, collect them to return to the respective rooms.
• Keep a record of damages/faulty equipment/breakages of equipment, materials and resources.
• Keep a record of when the resources/equipment have been serviced or require servicing.

• Prepare for and assist in the conduct of lessons and practical tests, e.g. Science Practical Tests, if required.
• Support the school’s hydroponics and gardening programmes, including maintenance of plants, purchase of gardening materials, and assisting teachers during students’ gardening sessions.
• Support learning events in schools, including but not limited to Tinkerlution Programme, supplementary lessons and enrichment workshops.

• Play a part in maintaining the general safety of the rooms assigned, including:
• Ensuring that room equipment complies with regulations in the Safety Handbook (e.g., in the Science Room, equipment must comply with the Science Safety Handbook in labeling chemicals and storage of flammable materials).
• Being familiar with the Standard Operating Procedures in case of any emergency.
• Be involved in safety audits.

• Conduct twice-yearly stocktakes of resources in the rooms assigned, including books, expendables, data loggers, microscopes, apparatus, displays, specimens, models and manipulatives in Science Room, Mathematics Room and Tinkering Corner.
• Maintain a record of stocks available in the respective rooms.
• Identify equipment to be condemned or made redundant if necessary.

• Perform any other duties as directed by School Leaders and Head of Departments.