Science graduates

TimePlan Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education is seeking flexible science graduates to join several South London schools as full-time teaching assistants starting September 2026. Prior experience with children is not essential, but related experience can be advantageous, as would SEN exposure.

Strong numeracy and literacy skills are required, with opportunities to pursue teacher training in the future. This role offers training, competitive pay, and ongoing support throughout the placement at TimePlan Education Group

Qualifications

• Recent science degree (or other STEM degree) required.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills essential.
• Experience with children not essential; related experience helpful.
• Open to university graduates for primary and secondary settings in South London.
• TimePlan Education offers training, competitive pay and placement support.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering science lessons.
• Support students with class activities and learning tasks.
• Help with classroom organisation and pupil supervision.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

SEN awareness

Education

Science degree

Job description

Science graduates- Teaching Assistant- South London

TimePlan Education is currently looking for flexible and enthusiastic science graduates for full-time teaching assistant roles in several excellent schools in South London (and surrounding areas). These rewarding and varied full-time science graduate teaching assistant roles will start in September 2026.

• Previous experience working with children is not essential for the science graduate teaching assistant roles in South London, although other relevant experience (for example in a dance, drama, sports, youth work or arts capacity) would be advantageous, as would experience supporting children or adults with SEN.
• You should hold a recent science degree (or other STEM subject degree). Roles for university graduates are available in both primary and secondary settings in South London.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills are essential for the science graduate teaching assistant roles in South London.
• science graduate teaching assistant roles in South London schools would particularly suit individuals who are keen to undertake teacher training in the future, such as a PGCE or Teach First, looking for teaching assistant experience over the next academic year.
• TimePlan Education offers a number of benefits, including regular training, competitive pay and support throughout your placement.

TimePlan Education Group Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references.