Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant


Company:	KPI RECRUITING LTD
Salary:	£20,000 to £25,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	CV31 3NS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

Coventry | Full-Time | £20,000-£25,000

Ready to take your first step into education?

Are you a

STEM graduate

looking for a role where you can share your subject knowledge and help young people develop their confidence?

Maybe you're thinking about

teacher training, tutoring or a future career in education, and want to see what life in the classroom is really like first.

A supportive secondary school in

Coventry

is looking for a passionate

Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant

to join its team. This is an opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while helping students develop their understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.

The Role

You'll work alongside experienced teaching staff, providing additional support to students who may benefit from extra guidance with their STEM learning.

Your role could involve working

1:1, with small groups or within the wider classroom, depending on the needs of the students.

You will:

Support students with

Science, Mathematics, Technology, Engineering and related subjects

Help learners understand challenging topics and develop their subject knowledge

Provide 1:1 and small-group academic support

Encourage students to develop

problem-solving and independent learning skills

Assist teachers with classroom activities and differentiated learning tasks

Support practical activities and help students engage positively with STEM

Build students'

confidence, motivation and curiosity

Provide additional support to students who require further guidance

Work collaboratively with teachers and other members of the school team

Share relevant observations and feedback on student progress

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for graduates who can demonstrate:

STEM-related degree, such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science or a related subject

Ideally a

2:1 degree 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

The ability to encourage and motivate students

You don't need previous classroom experience to apply.

If you have a strong academic background, enjoy working with people and are passionate about your subject, this could be an excellent opportunity to begin building experience in education.

What can this role offer you?

Working as a Graduate STEM Teaching Assistant will allow you to:

Gain

hands-on experience in a Coventry secondary school

Put your STEM degree into practice

Develop your communication, mentoring and classroom skills

Experience supporting students with different abilities and learning needs

Learn from experienced teachers and education professionals

Access training and professional development opportunities

Build relevant experience before applying for

teacher training or other education-based roles

Ready to make an impact?

If you're a STEM graduate who wants to take the next step towards a career in education while helping young people

develop their skills, confidence and enthusiasm for STEM, we'd love to hear from you.

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

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