Science Graduate

Protocol Education Limited; Seaham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited in Sunderland is recruiting a Science Graduate Teaching Assistant to join the school's Science Department. This long-term role offers valuable classroom experience and potential progression towards teacher training.

As a Science Intervention Learning Support Assistant, you will work with teachers to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4, deliver targeted interventions, and help pupils prepare for GCSE assessments while developing subject knowledge and classroom

Qualifications

• Recent Science degree from a recognised university.
• Ability to contribute to science teaching support across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Strong classroom communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted science interventions one-to-one or in small groups.
• Support pupils in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
• Assist teachers in preparing engaging learning resources.
• Monitor progress and support GCSE preparation.

Education

Science degree

Job description

Launch Your Career in Education with Protocol Education

Are you a Science Graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before progressing into teaching, educational psychology, tutoring, pastoral support or another education-based career?

Would you like to make a genuine difference while building skills that schools, universities and teacher training providers actively look for?

At Protocol Education, we are working in partnership with a highly regarded Secondary School in Sunderland to recruit a Science Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their successful Science Department.

This is an exciting long-term opportunity for an ambitious graduate who is passionate about helping young people succeed and wants to gain meaningful school-based experience. For the right candidate, there is potential for the role to become permanent.

Why This Role?

This is far more than a classroom support position.

You'll become an important member of the Science Department, helping students develop confidence and understanding in Biology, Chemistry and Physics while gaining first-hand experience of life in a secondary school.

Whether you're considering a future as a Science Teacher, Educational Psychologist, Academic Mentor or Learning Support Assistant, this role will provide invaluable experience and professional development.

You'll have the opportunity to:

Gain hands-on experience within a thriving secondary school

Work directly with experienced teachers and school leaders

Develop classroom management skills

Support students preparing for GCSE examinations

Build experience before teacher training

Make a real impact on pupil progress and attainment

Explore a long-term career within education

About the School

The school has an excellent reputation within the local community and is known for its supportive environment, strong pastoral care and commitment to raising student achievement.

Staff benefit from a collaborative and welcoming culture where professional development is encouraged and success is celebrated.

This is a school where graduates are supported, developed and given genuine opportunities to grow their careers.

Your Role

As a Science Intervention Learning Support Assistant, you'll work closely with the Science Department to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4.

You'll help learners overcome barriers to learning, improve attainment and build confidence within Science subjects.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering targeted Science interventions on a one-to-one and small-group basis
• Supporting students in Biology, Chemistry and Physics
• Reinforcing key concepts taught within lessons
• Assisting teachers in preparing engaging learning resources
• Monitoring progress and celebrating student achievements
• Helping pupils prepare for assessments and GCSE examinations
• Promoting confidence, resilience and positive attitudes towards learning
• Supporting students who require additional academic support
• Helping create an inclusive and engaging learning environment

Every day presents an opportunity to positively influence a young person's educational journey.

A Fantastic Opportunity for Aspiring Teachers

Many graduates use roles like this as a stepping stone into:

• Secondary Teaching
• Science Teacher Training
• Educational Psychology
• Learning Support
• Academic Mentoring
• SEND Education
• Behaviour Support
• Pastoral Support Roles

This experience is highly valued by schools, PGCE providers and teacher training programmes.

You'll develop:

Classroom Management Skills

Behaviour Management Strategies

Intervention and Targeted Support Experience

SEND Knowledge and Understanding

Communication and Leadership Skills

Confidence Working with Young People

A Strong Understanding of Secondary Education

Who We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from graduates with degrees in:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Biomedical Science
• Natural Sciences
• Environmental Science
• Forensic Science
• Sports Science
• Engineering
• Or a related STEM subject

The ideal candidate will be:

Passionate about supporting young people

Interested in a future career within education

Positive, patient and resilient

A confident communicator

Eager to learn and develop professionally

Able to build strong relationships with students and staff

Previous experience working with young people through tutoring, coaching, mentoring, youth work or volunteering is beneficial but not essential.

What Protocol Education Can Offer

Competitive weekly pay through PAYE

Long-term stability with potential permanent opportunities

Free CPD and accredited training

Ongoing professional development

Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant

Valuable school-based experience

Access to future teaching and education opportunities

The opportunity to work within a supportive and successful school

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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