Science Graduate Teaching Assistant

Secondary schools across the North East are actively recruiting Science Graduate Teaching Assistants to support teaching and learning across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at Key Stages 3 and 4. This is an excellent opportunity for science graduates looking to gain paid, school-based experience before progressing into teacher training or education-related careers.

In this role, you will work closely with Science teachers to support lessons, assist with practical experiments, and help pupils develop confidence in key scientific concepts.

Key Responsibilities for a Science Graduate TA:

• Supporting Science lessons across KS3 and KS4

• Assisting with practical experiments, demonstrations, and classroom activities

• Providing small-group and one-to-one academic support

• Supporting intervention sessions, revision lessons, and exam preparation

• Working collaboratively with Science teachers and department staff

Requirements for a Science Graduate TA:

• A degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a related Science subject

• Previous experience with young people is beneficial but not essential

• A strong interest in Science education, teaching, or working in schools

This Science Graduate Teaching Assistant role offers valuable classroom experience and is ideal for graduates considering PGCE routes, teacher training, or careers in education.

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks. Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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