Science Graduate Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Wigan; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational organization is seeking Science graduates to step into the role of Teaching Assistant in Wigan. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in supporting students and fostering a love for science across various disciplines including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Ideal candidates will be passionate about STEM education, possess strong communication skills, and be eager to motivate learners. With flexible working opportunities and potential career progression into teaching, this role is perfect for those looking to make a positive impact in education while developing their professional skills.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Access to CPD courses

Flexible working opportunities

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Hold a Science degree in any discipline.
• Passionate about STEM education and student development.

Responsibilities

• Support science departments and lead interventions in schools.
• Work with primary and secondary students in Wigan.

Skills

STEM education

Strong communication skills

Motivating learners

Education

Science degree

Job description

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Science Graduate Teaching Assistant, Wigan

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Client:

Teaching Personnel

Location:

Wigan, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Science Graduate Teaching Assistant – Wigan

Daily Rate: £89.44 - £100 (dependent on experience)

Are you a Science graduate keen to bring experiments and discovery to life?
Want hands-on experience supporting students before starting a teaching career?

We are recruiting Science graduates to work as Teaching Assistants across Wigan primary and secondary schools, supporting science departments and leading interventions.

What’s on Offer:

• Science support roles across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
• Full-time, part-time, and day-to-day flexible working opportunities
• Career progression opportunities into teaching and education
• Access to CPD courses, including TA qualifications
• Schools easily accessible via major road and transport links

Ideal Candidates Will:

• Hold a Science degree (any discipline)
• Be passionate about STEM education and student development
• Have strong communication skills and the ability to motivate learners
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a DBS registered to the Update Service

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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