STEM Graduate Teaching Assistant

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Education are partnering with a highly regarded Liverpool secondary school to recruit a Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant. You will join Maths, Science and Computing departments to support pupils in lessons and targeted interventions, helping students build confidence and grasp challenging concepts.

We are seeking graduates with a 2:1 or higher in Maths, Science, Engineering, Computing or related fields who aspire to teacher training from October 2026.

Qualifications

• Graduates with a 2:1 or above in Maths, Science, Engineering, Computing or related discipline encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across KS3 & KS4 in Maths, Science and Computing.
• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support to improve understanding, confidence and progress.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

STEM subject focus

Education

2:1 or above in Maths/Science/Engineering/Computing or related

Job description

Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant

Have you recently graduated in a STEM-related subject and want to put your degree knowledge to use while making a real difference to the next generation?

Are you considering a career in teaching but keen to gain first-hand experience of working in a secondary school before taking the next step into teacher training?

Pperhaps you're looking for a graduate opportunity that allows you to combine your passion for Maths, Science, Computing, or Engineering with the chance to inspire and support young people?

KPI Education are excited to be working in partnership with a highly regarded secondary school in Liverpool who are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant to join their team from October 2026...

• Full-time, long-term position starting October 2026
• Monday-Friday, 32.5 hours per week, term-time only
• Earn up to £570 per week as a Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant
• Join a successful Liverpool secondary school with a strong focus on STEM education
• Graduates with a 2:1 or above in Maths, Science, Engineering, Computing, or a related discipline encouraged to apply
• Support pupils across KS3 & KS4 across a range of STEM subjects
• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support to improve understanding, confidence, and academic progress
• Work alongside experienced, supportive, and inspirational teaching professionals
• Excellent opportunity to gain relevant experience ahead of Teacher Training applications for September 2027
• Interviews taking place immediately

As a Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant, you'll play an important role within the school's Maths, Science, and Computing departments. Working alongside teaching staff, you'll support pupils during lessons and contribute to targeted intervention sessions designed to address gaps in knowledge, build confidence, and help students tackle more challenging areas of the curriculum.

You'll join a welcoming and supportive school where graduates are encouraged to develop their skills and gain a deeper understanding of secondary education. Through practical classroom experience, guidance from experienced teachers, and ongoing support, you'll develop a valuable skill set that can prepare you for a future in teaching, education, STEM outreach, or the wider education technology sector.

Whether your degree background is in Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Computer Science, or another STEM discipline, this role provides an excellent opportunity to turn your subject knowledge into something meaningful while helping young people discover their own potential.

Could this be the Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant opportunity that kick-starts your career in education?

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