Graduate Teaching Assistant – Biology

Catholic Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Xaverian College is seeking a Biology Graduate Teaching Assistant to provide subject specialist support in biology for small groups and individuals under supervision of the Biology department. The role is suitable for a biology graduate or final year student and is a fixed-term post until July 2027.

The college emphasises its Catholic ethos and safe learning environment, with a commitment to equality of opportunity. Start date is ASAP, with applications closing soon.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate in Biology or in final year of degree.
• Provide subject specialist support to small groups and individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support Biology department with teaching in small groups or one-to-one sessions.
• Assist with learning activities under supervision.
• Contribute to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Graduate teaching

Small-group support

Education

Biology degree or in final year

Job description

Job Title: Biology Graduate Teaching Assistant
Job Reference: 018/26-27
Hours/Contract: Up to 21.75 hours (negotiable, please specify on application form), Term time only (0.52 FTE), Fixed term until July 2027.
Salary: SFCA Support Staff Salary Scale point 6-7 £25,558 - £25,951 per annum pro rata (actual salary: £13,332 - £13,537 per annum).
Start date: ASAP.
Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 9th November 2026.

About the College:

Xaverian College is a Catholic Sixth Form College in which members of staff are committed to the Mission of the College and exemplify Gospel values in the care and support of all community members.

Xaverian College is committed to providing a safe learning environment in which every community member can achieve their full potential, feels valued, safe and supported, and is free from all forms of harassment, discrimination and anti-social behaviour. We are a college that promotes and celebrates diversity and which practises equality of opportunity.

About the role:

This 'outstanding' Sixth Form College is looking to appoint a Graduate Teaching Assistant of Biology. The successful candidate will be flexible and be expected to provide expert, subject specialist support for small groups of students and individuals under the guidance of the Biology department. This role would be suitable for a graduate in the relevant field, or somebody in the final year of their degree.

Further information about the roles and requirements can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification/further information documents.