Science Graduate Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education; Warwick; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Pension Contributions

Safeguarding training (KCSIE)

Job summary

Flourish Education is recruiting Science Graduates to work as Teaching Assistants, Intervention Tutors and Cover Supervisors in Warwick and surrounding areas. The role offers flexible, part-time opportunities to gain hands-on experience in secondary education while using your Science degree to support pupils.

Roles involve one-to-one and small-group support, general science tutoring, and potential whole-class cover.

Qualifications

• Science degree or related subject.
• Strong subject knowledge in Science.
• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• UK school experience is desirable.
• Experience supporting KS3 and KS4 pupils.
• Ability to explain scientific concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group Science support.
• Supporting pupils across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Delivering targeted Science interventions.
• Supporting GCSE Science revision and booster sessions.
• Supporting pupils with SEN and additional learning needs.
• Building positive and professional relationships with pupils.
• Supporting classroom learning and providing whole-class cover where required.

Skills

Science degree

Strong science knowledge

Strong communication skills

Experience with children/young people

UK school experience desirable

KS3/KS4 support

Education

Degree in Science or related subject

Job description

Flourish Education are currently recruiting Science Graduates to work as Teaching Assistants, Science Intervention Tutors and Cover Supervisors within secondary schools across Warwick and the surrounding areas.

Are you a Science Graduate considering a career in teaching? Perhaps you are thinking about applying for an ITT course but want to gain valuable experience in a secondary school first. Or maybe you are looking for a flexible, part-time role where you can use your Science degree while gaining experience working with young people.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Science Graduate to gain hands‑on experience within secondary education while helping pupils develop their knowledge, confidence and interest in Science. With part‑time, flexible, long‑term and day‑to‑day opportunities available, the role can suit graduates with a range of availability.

You could support pupils on a one‑to‑one basis, work with small groups or deliver targeted Science interventions. There may also be opportunities to support GCSE revision and booster sessions, helping pupils prepare for their exams across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

There may also be opportunities to undertake whole-class cover as a Cover Supervisor, giving you further classroom experience and helping you develop your behaviour management, communication and lesson delivery skills.

The role will involve:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group Science support
• Supporting pupils across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Delivering targeted Science interventions
• Supporting GCSE Science revision and booster sessions
• Supporting pupils across Biology, Chemistry and Physics where appropriate
• Helping pupils develop confidence in Science
• Supporting practical and classroom-based learning
• Helping pupils prepare for GCSE examinations
• Supporting pupils with SEN and additional learning needs
• Breaking down scientific concepts into accessible explanations
• Working alongside Science teachers and wider school staff
• Building positive and professional relationships with pupils
• Supporting classroom learning and providing whole-class cover where required

Required Skills and Experience for this Science Graduate Teaching Assistant role:

• Science degree or related subject
• Strong subject knowledge in Science
• Experience working with children or young people is desirable
• UK school experience is desirable
• Experience supporting KS3 and KS4 pupils
• Ability to explain scientific concepts clearly
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate and engage pupils
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN is desirable
• Positive, patient and enthusiastic approach
• Reliable and flexible approach to work
• An interest in pursuing a career in teaching is desirable

Working for Flourish Education as a Teaching Assistant, you will receive:

• £92.59 to £100 day rate, which equates to approximately £17,340 to £19,500 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year
• Flexible and part-time opportunities available
• Holiday Pay – for PAYE candidates, 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
• Pension Contributions
• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training, including modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are working in schools
• The opportunity to gain valuable secondary school experience before progressing into teacher training

This Science Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity is based across Warwick and the surrounding areas, with flexible opportunities available within secondary schools.

The role is easily commutable from Warwick, Royal Leamington Spa, Leamington Spa, Whitnash, Kenilworth, Barford, Hampton Magna and surrounding Warwickshire areas.

Whether you are looking for one or two days a week, regular part-time work or a longer-term opportunity, this role offers a great way to gain valuable experience within secondary education while using your Science degree to support young people.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.