Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant

Full-time | Solihull | £20,000-£25,000

Put your STEM degree to work and inspire young learners

Are you a recent STEM graduate looking to gain valuable experience in a secondary school?

Are you considering a future career in teaching, tutoring or education and want to develop your classroom skills while making a real difference to young people?

A welcoming secondary school in Solihull is seeking an enthusiastic Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant to join its team. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your subject knowledge to support students across Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths while gaining practical experience in education.

What will you be doing?

You'll work alongside experienced teachers to provide additional support to students across a range of STEM subjects. You'll help pupils tackle challenging concepts, develop their problem-solving abilities and build confidence in their learning.

You may work with students 1:1, in small groups and within the wider classroom, giving you valuable experience supporting learners with different abilities and needs.

Key responsibilities

As a Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group supportacross STEM subjects
• Help students develop their understanding of scientific, mathematical and technical concepts
• Support pupils with problem-solving, practical activities and independent learning
• Assist teachers with differentiated classroom activities and learning tasks
• Encourage students to engage positively with STEM subjects
• Help learners develop confidence, curiosity and motivation
• Provide additional guidance to students who need extra support
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the wider school team
• Share feedback on student progress where appropriate

Who are we looking for?

We're keen to hear from graduates with:

• A STEM-related degree, such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science or a related subject, ideally at 2:1 or above
• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to communicate ideas clearly
• A genuine interest in working with young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Previous experience working with children or young people (desirable, but not essential)

Previous classroom experience isn't required. If you have strong subject knowledge, enthusiasm and a genuine desire to help young people succeed, this could be an excellent opportunity to begin building your career in education.

What's on offer?

• Valuable hands-on experiencewithin a Solihull secondary school
• The opportunity to apply your STEM degree in a practical classroom setting
• Experience supporting students with a range of abilities and learning needs
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Excellent preparation for teacher training, tutoring or wider education careers
• The chance to learn from experienced teaching professionals
• A supportive and inclusive school environment

Ready to take the next step?

If you're a STEM graduate looking to develop your classroom experience while helping young people discover their potential in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV and covering letter to Abbie at KPI Education today.

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