Science Graduate Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a Science Graduate Teaching Assistant for Camden schools. The role involves supporting science teaching across key stages and assisting with lab preparations. Ideal candidates will be recent science graduates with strong subject knowledge and a passion for working with young people. This position offers paid experience in a supportive environment with access to professional development.

Benefits

Free, accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Refer a Friend scheme with GBP150 reward

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge in science.
• Genuine interest in education and working with young people.
• Positive, reliable, and adaptable with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the teaching of science across KS3-KS4.
• Assist with lab preparations, practical work, and classroom demonstrations.
• Encourage curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking in young learners.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Communication skills

Ability to work with children

Education

Recent Science graduate (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or related field)

Job description

Overview

• Science Graduate Teaching Assistant - Camden Schools


• Location: Camden, London


• Position: Full-Time, Term-Time Only


• Salary: GBP85-GBP100 per day


• Start Date: September 2025

About the Role

As a Science Graduate TA, you will work closely with students and teachers in biology, chemistry, and physics lessons, offering tailored academic support, delivering small group interventions, and helping to raise student attainment and enthusiasm for STEM subjects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the teaching of science across KS3-KS4 (and KS5 in some cases)


• Assist with lab preparations, practical work, and classroom demonstrations


• Work with students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups to reinforce learning


• Support students with additional needs, including SEN and EAL


• Encourage curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking in young learners

Ideal Candidate

• A recent Science graduate (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or related field)


• Strong subject knowledge and communication skills


• A genuine interest in education and working with young people


• Positive, reliable, and adaptable with a can-do attitude


• Prior experience with children or young people (desirable but not essential)

Why Apply?

• Gain paid, hands-on experience in a supportive school setting


• Ideal for aspiring science teachers or educational professionals


• Work within a collaborative team of educators in vibrant Camden schools


• Access to ongoing professional development and teacher training pathways

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management


• In-house Training and Development Team.


• If you have a friend who you think would be interested in this vacancy, then please refer them to us and you could earn GBP150 from our Refer a Friend scheme