Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant


Company:	KPI RECRUITING LTD
Salary:	£20,000 to £25,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	CV3 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 | Coventry | £20,000-£25,000

Start your career by inspiring the next generation of STEM learners

Are you a recent

STEM graduate

looking to gain practical experience working with young people?

Perhaps you'

re considering a future in

teaching, tutoring or education

and want to put your degree to use in a real secondary school environment.

A supportive secondary school in

Coventry

is looking for an enthusiastic

Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant

to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity to share your subject knowledge, support students with their learning and develop valuable classroom experience.

What does the role involve?

Working alongside experienced teachers, you'll provide additional support to students across a range of STEM subjects. You'll help pupils work through challenging concepts, develop their problem-solving skills and build confidence in their abilities.

You may work with students

1:1, in small groups and within the wider classroom, giving you the opportunity to gain experience supporting learners with 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 scientific, mathematical and technical concepts

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

Assist teachers with classroom activities and differentiated tasks

Encourage students to engage positively with STEM subjects

Help learners develop confidence, curiosity and motivation

Provide additional guidance to students who need support with their studies

Work closely with teaching staff and the wider school team

Share feedback on student progress where appropriate

Who are we looking for?

We'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 explain 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 essential.

We'

re looking for someone with strong subject knowledge, enthusiasm and a genuine interest in helping young people succeed.

What's on offer?

Valuable

hands-on experience

within a Coventry secondary school

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

Experience supporting students with different abilities and learning needs

Training and professional development opportunities

Excellent preparation for

teacher training, tutoring or wider education careers

The chance to learn from experienced teaching professionals

A welcoming and inclusive school environment

Ready to take the next step?

If you're a STEM graduate looking to develop your classroom experience while helping young people discover their potential in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, we'd love to hear from you.

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

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