Step into a rewarding role as a STEM Graduate Classroom Assistant at a high-achieving secondary school...

Location: Bexley, DA6

Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only

Salary: £500-£600 per week (depending on experience)

Start date: September 2025

School Type: Secondary School with Outstanding Ofsted rating

Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant: Job Summary

Are you a recent STEM graduate with a passion for education and a desire to make a real impact in the classroom? Step into a rewarding role as a Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant at a high-achieving secondary school in Bexley this September!

This full-time role is ideal for aspiring teachers looking to gain some experience before pursing teacher training.

As a Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant, you’ll support pupils across KS3 and KS4, working closely alongside experienced teachers to build your confidence and skillset in a school setting.

Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant: Key Responsibilities

As a Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored academic support through one-to-one and small group interventions
• Help keep pupils motivated, focused, and making steady progress
• Support positive behaviour and ensure a well-organised learning environment
• Get involved in wider school life, including clubs, trips, and extracurricular activities
• Assist in preparing learning materials and classroom resources to enhance lessons
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging and effective lessons in core subjects

Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant: What We’re Looking For

To succeed as a Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant, you should have:

• You hold a 1^st or 2:1 degree from a top-30 University in any STEM subject (e.g., Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Computer Science)
• Aspiration to pursue a long-term career in teaching, education, or a related field
• Confident communication skills and the ability to explain complex ideas in a clear, accessible way
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with students
• A strong work ethic, excellent organisational skills
• Prior experience working with young people or in a classroom setting (Desirable)

Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant: What they offer

They provide a supportive environment for graduates taking their first step into education:

• A paid, full-time position to build real classroom experience
• Regular training sessions and mentoring from experienced educators
• A chance to develop core teaching skills before applying to teacher training
• Vibrant and inclusive school culture
• Excellent transport links and free parking
• A welcoming school community rated Outstanding by Ofsted

Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant: Application Process

Sound Like You?
Don’t miss your chance to join a top school as a Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant this September.
Apply today via Indeed with your CV, early applications are encouraged as interviews are held on a rolling basis!

Safeguarding Statement

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All Graduate Teaching Assistant applicants will undergo enhanced DBS checks and must provide satisfactory references prior to appointment.

Ready to take your first step into teaching? Apply now and join their team as a Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant this September!

Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant

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