Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant

Shape the Future of STEM Education in Leeds

Have you recently completed a degree in a STEM subject and want to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, or mathematicians?

Are you considering a future in teaching but would like to gain practical experience in a school before enrolling on a teacher training course?

Perhaps you're ready for a long-term role where you can contribute meaningfully to pupils' progress in Maths, Science, or Computing?

The Role:

Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant

• Full-time, long-term position starting from September
• Monday–Friday, 32.5 hours per week during term-time only
• Earn up to £560 per week as a Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant
• Secondary school based in Leeds with a strong focus on STEM excellence

What We're Looking For:

• Graduates with a 2:1 degree or higher in Maths, Science, Engineering, or Computing
• Passion for supporting young people's learning and development
• Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for STEM subjects
• Commitment to making a positive impact on student achievement

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils across KS3 & KS4 in a range of STEM subjects
• Provide 1:1 and small group interventions to boost understanding and attainment
• Learn from outstanding classroom practitioners in dynamic STEM departments
• Assist with practical demonstrations and experiments in Science classes
• Support coding and computational thinking in Computing lessons
• Help students develop problem-solving skills in Mathematics

What You'll Gain:

This exciting Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant role offers the chance to work across the school's Maths, Science, and Computing departments, providing academic support to students both in the classroom and in smaller intervention settings. You'll play a key role in helping students tackle challenging content and grow in confidence.

The school is renowned for its commitment to developing graduate talent and will provide structured mentoring and training to help you build your skills. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone considering a future career in:

• Education and teacher training
• Engineering outreach programs
• EdTech and educational technology
• Subject-specific teaching

Why Choose This Role?

Whether you're a Maths enthusiast, a budding physicist, or a coding specialist – this is your chance to gain invaluable experience while making a real difference to pupils in a diverse and high-achieving school environment.

The position offers ideal experience ahead of Teacher Training applications in 2026, giving you comprehensive insight into educational practice and classroom management.

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