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Science Graduate Teaching Assistant - East London Schools
Location: East London (Newham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Barking & Dagenham, and surrounding areas)
Position: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Salary: GBP85-GBP100 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Are you a recent Science graduate with a passion for education and a desire to make a difference?
Are you considering a future in teaching or a career working with young people?
We are currently recruiting Science Graduate Teaching Assistants to join a network of diverse and inclusive secondary schools across East London. This is an ideal opportunity for aspiring science teachers or graduates looking to gain valuable classroom experience.
About the Role:
As a Science Graduate Teaching Assistant, youll work closely with teachers and students in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics lessons. Youll help deliver engaging learning experiences, provide targeted support, and play a key role in helping students develop confidence and enthusiasm for science.
Responsibilities Include:
Supporting the teaching of Science across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 opportunities available in some schools)
Assisting in preparing experiments and maintaining lab equipment
Delivering small group and one-to-one intervention sessions
Supporting pupils with SEN, EAL, or those who need extra guidance
Helping to create an inclusive, safe, and stimulating learning environment
Ideal Candidate:
A recent graduate in a Science subject (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field)
Strong communication skills and a proactive, positive attitude
A genuine interest in education, youth development, or STEM outreach
Previous experience working with children or young people (desirable, not essential)
An ambition to pursue a career in teaching or educational support
Why Apply?
Gain first-hand experience in a classroom setting
Work alongside skilled teachers and education professionals
Access to training, mentoring, and potential teacher training pathways
Make a real impact in the lives of young learners in East London
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team. If you have a friend who you think would be interested in this vacancy, then please refer them to us and you could earn GBP150 from our Refer a Friend scheme.
