STEM Graduate Teaching Assistant - Independent School | Surrey

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Surrey; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Prestigious school

Small class sizes

Professional development

State-of-the-art STEM facilities

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd is recruiting a STEM Graduate Teaching Assistant for a prestigious independent school in Surrey. This full-time, term-time only role offers £550–£600 per week and immediate start, supporting students across Mathematics, Science and Technology.

You will deliver interventions, assist with practical experiments, and work with highly motivated students and staff in a high-performing academic environment.

Qualifications

• 2:1 degree or above from a leading university.
• Excellent A-Level and GCSE results.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence working with young people.
• Genuine interest in education and student development.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and support learners.

Responsibilities

• Support students across Mathematics, Science and Technology lessons.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group academic interventions.
• Provide GCSE and A-Level subject support.
• Assist with practical experiments and laboratory sessions.
• Work with students requiring additional academic challenge or support.
• Support classroom teachers with lesson preparation and resources.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidence with young people

Motivation to support learners

Education

2:1 degree or above

Job description

STEM Graduate Teaching Assistant - Independent School | Surrey

STEM Graduate Teaching Assistant

Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering & Computer Science Graduates

Prestigious Independent School | Surrey

Full-Time | Term-Time Only

£550 - £600 Per Week

Immediate Start Available

Are you a high-achieving STEM graduate looking to gain valuable experience in a leading independent school?

Would you thrive in a high-performing academic environment, supporting talented students across Mathematics, Science and Technology subjects?

A prestigious independent school in Surrey is seeking exceptional STEM graduates to join its academic support team. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates with strong subject knowledge and excellent academic credentials to gain first-hand experience working alongside outstanding teachers and highly motivated students.

Renowned for its academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care and impressive examination results, the school offers graduates the opportunity to develop their skills within a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment.

The Role

As a STEM Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support students across a range of STEM subjects, helping them maximise their academic potential whilst contributing to the wider life of the school.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teaching and learning within Mathematics, Science and Technology lessons.
• Delivering one-to-one and small group academic interventions.
• Providing GCSE and A-Level subject support.
• Assisting with practical experiments and laboratory sessions.
• Working closely with students who require additional academic challenge or support.
• Supporting classroom teachers with lesson preparation and resource development.
• Contributing to enrichment clubs, STEM projects and wider school activities.

Candidate Requirements

Applications are welcomed from graduates in:

• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Engineering
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Natural Sciences
• Other STEM-related disciplines

The ideal candidate will have:

• A 2:1 degree or above from a leading university.
• Excellent A-Level and GCSE results.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence working with young people.
• A genuine interest in education and student development.
• The ability to inspire, motivate and support learners.

Previous tutoring, mentoring, coaching or educational experience is advantageous but not essential.

What the School Offers

• £550 - £600 per week (term time only).
• Opportunity to work within a prestigious independent school renowned for academic excellence.
• Smaller class sizes, allowing you to build meaningful relationships with students and provide tailored academic support.
• Highly motivated, respectful and well-behaved students who are engaged in their learning and eager to succeed.
• Outstanding mentoring and professional development from experienced teaching staff.
• State-of-the-art STEM facilities, laboratories and learning resources.
• A supportive and collaborative staff community.
• The opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest young mathematicians, scientists and engineers in the region.
• Full academic year position with excellent career development opportunities.
• Exposure to outstanding teaching and learning pr