Graduate Stem Teaching Assistant

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

• 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.

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