Education technician | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Education technicians support science, art, IT or design and technology teachers by preparing equipment and materials for practical lessons.

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Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Prepare objectives and outlines for

Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.
Assign and grade class work and homework.
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Instruct students in the knowledge and skills required in a specific occupation or occupational field, using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, and laboratory, shop, and field studies.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Plan and supervise work-experience programs in businesses, industrial shops, and school laboratories.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Place students in jobs or make referrals to job placement services.
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.
Select, order, store, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
Keep informed about trends in education and subject matter specialties.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.

Average salary
38,122 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Education technician

38,860 GBP
37,254 GBP

Average salary for part-time Education technician

Average salary for full-time Education technician

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Salary over time for Education technician

Salary for this role has increased over time

34,882 GBP
36,195 GBP
36,466 GBP
36,219 GBP
37,132 GBP
38,214 GBP
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38,378 GBP
39,397 GBP

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Future outlook for Education technicians

Excellent outlook

142 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

2% yearly wage growth (on average)

Very good outlook

23% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Education technician and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

74% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
15% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma
11% of people in this role have a Master's degree

You can do a college course to improve your chances of finding work. The exact course you take will depend on which subject area you want to work in as a technician. Courses include:

Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science
Level 3 Diploma in ICT
Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design
Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Applied Chemistry

Some education technicians will get a foundation degree or higher national diploma in their specialist area.

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Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

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