Graduate Stem Teaching Assistant

Kpi Recruiting Ltd; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time, term-time position

Training and professional development

PGCE/SCITT preparation

Job summary

KPI Education is seeking a Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant for a Barnet secondary school, starting September 2026. You will support Science, Maths, Computing and other STEM lessons, providing 1:1 and small-group help while helping students build confidence and subject knowledge.

You will gain valuable classroom experience, work with experienced teachers, and participate in training that supports progression to teacher training routes such as PGCE or SCITT.

Qualifications

• STEM degree with 2:1 or higher.
• Strong academic knowledge and enthusiasm for STEM.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence working with secondary-age students.
• Ability to explain complex ideas clearly.
• Patient, proactive and resilient approach.
• Genuine interest in education and supporting young people.
• Tutoring/mentoring experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Science, Maths, Computing and STEM lessons.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group academic support.
• Help students understand concepts and develop subject knowledge.
• Support practical activities, experiments and classroom learning.
• Assist with lesson preparation and STEM resources.
• Support revision, homework and exam preparation.

Skills

STEM knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Student engagement

Education

STEM degree (2:1+)

Job description

Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant – Secondary School – Barnet

September 2026 Start | Full-Time | Term-Time Only | £500–£600 per week

Are you a graduate with a strong background in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics and a passion for helping young people succeed?

Are you considering a future career in teaching, STEM education or another education-based career?

KPI Education is working with a high-achieving and inclusive secondary school in Barnet that is seeking an enthusiastic and academically strong Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience while using your STEM knowledge to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4.

The Role

As a Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside experienced teachers to support students in STEM subjects and help create an engaging and focused learning environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teachers during Science, Maths, Computing and STEM-related lessons.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group academic support.
• Helping students understand challenging concepts and develop their subject knowledge.
• Supporting practical activities, experiments and classroom learning.
• Assisting with lesson preparation and STEM resources.
• Supporting students with revision, homework and exam preparation.
• Helping pupils develop confidence, problem-solving skills and independent learning habits.
• Supporting positive behaviour and maintaining high classroom expectations.
• Monitoring student engagement and contributing to progress tracking.
• Providing additional support to students who may have different learning needs.
• Building positive relationships with students and encouraging their interest in STEM.

Candidate Profile

The ideal Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant will have:

• A degree in a STEM-related subject, with a 2:1 or above preferred.
• Strong academic knowledge and genuine enthusiasm for STEM.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence working with secondary-age students.
• The ability to explain complex ideas clearly and simply.
• A patient, proactive and resilient approach.
• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people.
• Previous experience in tutoring, mentoring, coaching, youth work or classroom support is desirable but not essential.

What the School Offers

• Full-time, term-time position from September 2026.
• Valuable classroom experience within a successful Barnet secondary school.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers.
• Training and professional development.
• Experience supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Opportunities to develop classroom management and teaching skills.
• Excellent preparation for PGCE, SCITT, School Direct and other teacher-training routes.
• The opportunity to inspire the next generation of STEM students.

If you are a STEM graduate who is passionate about education and wants to gain hands‑on experience in a secondary school, this Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant role in Barnet could be the ideal next step.

Whether you are considering becoming a teacher or simply want to gain valuable experience working with young people, this role offers the opportunity to develop your skills while making a genuine difference to students' academic progress.