Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant

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

Put your STEM degree to work in the classroom

Are you a recent STEM graduate looking to gain valuable experience working with young people?

Are you considering a future career in teaching, education, tutoring or a STEM-related education role and want to build your practical classroom experience?

A welcoming secondary school in Birmingham is looking for 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 developing valuable experience within a school environment.

What will you be doing?

Working alongside experienced teachers, you'll provide additional support to students across a range of STEM subjects. You'll help pupils understand challenging concepts, develop their problem-solving skills and become more confident and independent learners.

You may support students 1:1, in small groups and within the wider classroom, giving you experience working with learners of 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 key STEM concepts
• Support pupils with problem-solving, practical tasks and independent learning
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and differentiated learning tasks
• Encourage students to engage positively with STEM subjects
• Help build students' confidence and motivation
• Support learners who require additional guidance with their studies
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the wider school team
• Provide 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. We're looking for graduates with strong subject knowledge, enthusiasm and a genuine desire to help young people develop their skills and achieve their potential.

What's on offer?

• Valuable hands-on experiencewithin a Birmingham 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 opportunity 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 experience while inspiring the next generation of scientists, mathematicians, engineers and innovators, we'd love to hear from you.

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

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