Science Graduate Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 3,849,592 - 4,328,370; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking a Science Graduate Teaching Assistant to support secondary students in West London. This full-time, term-time role includes a September 2026 start, with daily rates of 107–120.

You will work with teachers and SEN staff to deliver engaging lessons and track student progress across classrooms. Requirements include a degree in any science subject and previous school or education-related experience, plus enthusiasm and a professional, friendly approach.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in any science subject.
• Have previous experience within a school or other education related experience.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and a professional and friendly approach.
• Have knowledge and experience supporting children with additional learning needs.
• School based experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and supporting classroom learning.
• Support the development of students' academic skills, as well as their social and emotional growth.
• Provide targeted support to students one-to-one, in small groups, and across the whole class, including those with additional learning needs.
• Support classroom behaviour management and promote a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Prepare and organise learning resources to support lesson delivery and student engagement.
• Collaborate with teachers and SEN staff to track student progress and implement effective learning strategies.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Professional approach

Friendly demeanour

Education

Degree in science

Experience in school/education setting

Job description

Science Graduate Teaching Assistant

West London
September start
107- 120 per day

Veritas Education is partnering with secondary schools in West London to recruit dedicated and adaptable Science Graduate Teaching Assistants. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience, supporting students' learning, building their confidence, and making a meaningful impact on their educational journey. Roles are full-time, term-time only, and available to start September 2026.

Responsibilities for Science Graduate Teaching Assistant include:

• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and supporting classroom learning.
• Support the development of students' academic skills, as well as their social and emotional growth.
• Provide targeted support to students one-to-one, in small groups, and across the whole class, including those with additional learning needs.
• Support classroom behaviour management and promote a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Prepare and organise learning resources to support lesson delivery and student engagement.
• Collaborate with teachers and SEN staff to track student progress and implement effective learning strategies.

About you:

• Educated to degree level in any science subject
• Have previous experience within a school or other education related experience.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and a professional and friendly approach.
• Have knowledge and experience supporting children with additional learning needs.
• School based experience preferred but not essential.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'