Graduate Teaching Assistant

Stepintoteaching; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Into Teaching supports a secondary school in Northampton seeking STEM Graduate Teaching Assistants for September 2026.

Hold STEM degree with a 2:2 or above and a passion for improving pupils’ outcomes. The role offers full-time, Monday–Friday duties with term-time pay.

Qualifications

• A graduate with a degree in STEM or closely related subject.
• Strong understanding of mathematical concepts and curriculum content.
• Experience working with children is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, enthusiasm, and the ability to engage and motivate students.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A passion for education and helping students succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom activities and assist in delivering STEM lessons to students of various age groups and abilities.
• Provide one-on-one or small group tuition to students who need additional help, either inside or outside of class time.
• Assist in the preparation of teaching materials and resources.
• Help to monitor and assess students' progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents.
• Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students with homework and assignments.
• Assist with administrative duties related to student progress tracking and classroom organisation.

Skills

Mathematics concepts understanding

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience and enthusiasm

Education

STEM degree or closely related subject

Job description

Step Into Teaching are supporting a secondary school in Northampton who are seeking STEMGraduate Teaching Assistants.

If you hold a degree in maths, then this could be the ideal position for you. The school are looking for graduates that are enthusiastic about mathematics and have a genuine desire to better the educational outcomes of the pupils they work with.

The opportunity:

• September 2026 start
• GraduateTeaching Assistant
• Hold STEMdegree (or related) with a 2:2 or above
• Secondary school in Northampton, Northamptonshire
• Full-time role, Monday - Friday
• £500 -£530 per week pro rata - term time only
• Chance to gain invaluable classroom experience before teacher training

The successful graduate must:

• A graduate with a degree in STEMor a closely related subject.
• A strong understanding of mathematical concepts and curriculum content.
• Experience working with children or in an educational setting is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, enthusiasm, and the ability to engage and motivate students.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A passion for education and helping students succeed.

Key responsibilities for your role:

• Support classroom activities and assist in delivering STEMlessons to students of various age groups and abilities.
• Provide one-on-one or small group tuition to students who need additional help, either inside or outside of class time.
• Assist in the preparation of teaching materials and resources.
• Help to monitor and assess students' progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents.
• Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students with homework and assignments.
• Assist with administrative duties related to student progress tracking and classroom organisation.

***Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure and Baring Service check***