Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant


Company:	KPI RECRUITING LTD
Salary:	£20,000 to £25,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	B3 2AA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	27 Aug 2026
Closing date:	26 Sept 2026

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Summary

Full-time | Birmingham | £20,000

£25,000

Put your STEM degree to work in the classroom

Are you a recent

STEM graduate

looking to gain valuable experience working with young people?

Are you considering a future career in

teaching, education, tutoring or a STEM-related education role

and want to build your practical classroom experience?

A welcoming secondary school in

Birmingham

is looking for an enthusiastic

Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant

to join its team. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your subject knowledge to support students across Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths while developing valuable experience within a school environment.

What will you be doing?

Working alongside experienced teachers, you

ll provide additional support to students across a range of STEM subjects. You

ll help pupils understand challenging concepts, develop their problem-solving skills and become more confident and independent learners.

You may support students

1:1, in small groups and within the wider classroom

, giving you experience working with learners of different abilities and needs.

Key responsibilities

As a Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant, you will:

Provide

1:1 and small-group support

across STEM subjects

Help students develop their understanding of key STEM concepts

Support pupils with problem-solving, practical tasks and independent learning

Assist teachers with classroom activities and differentiated learning tasks

Encourage students to engage positively with STEM subjects

Help build students'

confidence and motivation

Support learners who require additional guidance with their studies

Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the wider school team

Provide feedback on student progress where appropriate

Who are we looking for?

re keen to hear from graduates with:

STEM-related degree

, such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science or a related subject, ideally at

2:1 or above

Strong subject knowledge and the ability to communicate ideas clearly

A genuine interest in working with young people

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Patience, enthusiasm and a positive attitude

Previous experience working with children or young people

(desirable, but not essential)

Previous classroom experience isn

t required.

re looking for graduates with strong subject knowledge, enthusiasm and a genuine desire to help young people develop their skills and achieve their potential.

What

s on offer?

Valuable

hands-on experience

within a Birmingham secondary school

The opportunity to apply your STEM degree in a practical classroom setting

Experience supporting students with a range of abilities and learning needs

Training and professional development opportunities

Excellent preparation for

teacher training, tutoring or wider education careers

The opportunity to learn from experienced teaching professionals

A supportive and inclusive school environment

Ready to take the next step?

If you

re a STEM graduate looking to develop your experience while inspiring the next generation of scientists, mathematicians, engineers and innovators, we

d love to hear from you.

Send your CV and covering letter to Abbie at KPI Education today.

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