Science Graduate Teaching Assistant

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Science Graduate Teaching Assistant - East London Schools
Location: East London (including Newham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Barking & Dagenham)
Position: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Salary: GBP85-GBP100 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025

Are you a recent Science graduate with a passion for education and a desire to inspire the next generation of scientists?

Do you want to gain classroom experience before pursuing a career in teaching or a STEM-related field?
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Science Graduate Teaching Assistants to support secondary school students across a range of East London schools. This is an exciting opportunity to work in vibrant, inclusive environments where your subject knowledge can make a real impact.

About the Role:
Youll work closely with teaching staff to support the delivery of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics lessons. Your role will involve assisting with practical experiments, supporting small group learning, and helping students to understand complex scientific concepts in an engaging and accessible way.

Key Responsibilities:
· Assist in delivering Science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 optional depending on school)
· Support individual students or small groups with classwork and revision
· Help prepare lab equipment and resources for practical sessions
· Work with students with additional learning needs, including SEN and EAL
· Foster a positive, inclusive, and curious learning environment

Ideal Candidate:
· A recent graduate in a Science-related subject (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Natural Sciences)
· Strong communication skills and a confident, enthusiastic attitude
· A genuine interest in education or youth work
· Patience, adaptability, and a proactive approach to supporting learning
· Prior experience working with young people (preferred but not essential)

Why Join Us?
· Gain valuable school-based experience ahead of teacher training or further study
· Work in well-resourced, forward-thinking East London schools
· Receive mentorship and ongoing professional development
· Make a meaningful difference to students academic journeys

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team. If you have a friend who you think would be interested in this vacancy, then please refer them to us and you could earn GBP150 from our Refer a Friend scheme
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