STEM Graduate Teaching Assistant

STEM Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Sutton, South London
Role: Full-time, Monday to Friday 8:30am–15:30pm
Salary: £500–£600 per week
Start Date: September 2025

Are you an enthusiastic and passionate graduate of a Maths, Science, Engineering, Computer Science or related degree who has started to consider what a career in education could look like for you?

Would you like gain experience in a school setting, acquiring valuable expertise on what its like to work in a school whilst making an active difference in the lives of students?

This secondary school serves a diverse local community, taking students from all walks of life from Year 7 through to Sixth Form. The school is 5x oversubscribed year upon year, solidifying its reputation in the community for being a fantastic place for students to learn, embrace their individuality and achieve their dreams.

With excellent facilities, student-centred policies and opportunities, loyal staff-base and engaged student body – it is an excellent place for any graduate who has an interest in teaching to ‘test the waters’ as a STEM Graduate Teaching Assistant.

Who We’re Looking For

Keen to strengthen support in their STEM departments to encourage proactive progress in students, the ideal applicant for this STEM Graduate Teaching Assistant role will have:

• A recent 2:1 or higher degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science or related subject
• Some interest in teaching or work related with young people
• Willingness to engage with students and learn to understand their learning styles
• Confident and outgoing person with excellent subject knowledge
• Experience working with young people is desired but not essential

The Role

This is a great opportunity for any STEM graduate who wants to share the love they have for their subject area with others, hopefully instilling a similar love within them.

Whilst gaining hands-on experience as an STEM Graduate Teaching Assistant in a school that values both academic and emotional development. You will:

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions in your subject area - Science, Maths, Computing & Engineering
• Support exam preparation and inspire pupils aiming for top grades
• Work side-by-side with expert subject specialists and outstanding teachers
• Develop classroom confidence, leadership skills, and teaching techniques – all while earning a competitive salary
• Gain an inside track into teacher training routes for 2026

For anyone who is interesting in a career in education – this can be more than just a job. This STEM Graduate Teaching Assistant role is a launch pad into teaching that can give you all the valuable skills, training and experience needed to ensure you enter teacher training with confidence and certainty.

STEM Graduate Teaching Assistant - Application Process

If you are a caring and motivated graduate ready to inspire children and guide them to success, apply today to become a STEM Graduate Teaching Assistant.

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