Science Graduate Teaching Assistant – Secondary School Location: Greater Manchester | Start: September 2025 | Daily Rate: £89 – £100 | Full-Time Are you a recent Science graduate with a passion for education? Are you considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, or STEM outreach ? An ambitious and supportive secondary school in Greater Manchester is seeking a Science Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team in September. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the classroom while making a real difference to students’ learning and confidence in science. Your Role Will Include: Supporting teachers in delivering engaging and practical science lessons across Key Stages 3 & 4 Working 1:1 or with small groups to help students grasp key scientific concepts Assisting with experiments, lab prep, classroom resources, and safety procedures Promoting a love of learning in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics Helping students prepare for exams and assessments through targeted support Ideal Candidate: A recent graduate in a Science-related subject (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Environmental Science) Passionate about education and inspiring the next generation of scientists Confident, enthusiastic, and proactive in a busy classroom environment Strong communicator with a calm and supportive approach Previous experience working with young people (e.g. tutoring, mentoring, volunteering) is desirable but not essential What the School Offers: Competitive daily pay (£89–£100 depending on experience) A supportive and dynamic science department Opportunities to progress into teaching, teacher training, or pastoral roles Access to professional development and CPD throughout the year Apply now to gain valuable classroom experience and start your journey in education at a welcoming secondary school in Greater Manchester. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must provide satisfactory references. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.