Science Graduate Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Science Graduate Teaching Assistant to support students in vibrant secondary schools across Enfield. This full-time, term-time role offers recent graduates valuable classroom experience and opportunities for professional development, assisting in delivering engaging science lessons across various subjects.

Benefits

Free, accredited professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Recent Science graduate (any discipline).
• Passion for education and desire to make a difference.
• Experience with children is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support science lessons across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
• Prepare practical experiments and learning materials.
• Provide academic support to students, including those with SEN or EAL needs.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

Science degree (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or related subject)

Job description

Science Graduate Teaching Assistant - Schools in Enfield
Location: Enfield, North London
Position: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Salary: GBP85-GBP100 per day
Start Date: September 2025

Are you a recent Science graduate with a passion for inspiring young minds?

Looking to gain meaningful classroom experience in a supportive school environment?
We are recruiting Science Graduate Teaching Assistants to join a range of vibrant and inclusive secondary schools across Enfield. This is an exciting opportunity for graduates who are considering a future in teaching or education.

About the Role:
As a Science Graduate TA, you will support students and teaching staff across the science department, assisting with lessons, practical, and individual or group support. Youll help make science accessible and engaging, while building your own skills and confidence in the classroom.

What Youll Do:
Support science lessons across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics (KS3-KS4, with potential for KS5)
Help prepare practical experiments and learning materials
Deliver one-to-one or small group interventions to support student progress
Provide academic and pastoral support to students, including those with SEN or EAL needs
Work closely with teachers to track pupil development and adjust support where needed

About You:
A recent Science graduate (any discipline: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a related subject)
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
A passion for education and a desire to make a difference
Reliable, adaptable, and proactive
Previous experience working with children or young people is a bonus, but not essential

Whats on Offer:
A paid, hands-on role that provides fantastic insight into teaching
Supportive staff and professional development opportunities
The chance to build experience before applying for teacher training or further education
A role that genuinely impacts young peoples learning journeys

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.