Project Assistant
Salary: £23,700 - £25,500 per annum
Are you passionate about education and eager to launch your career in project management? Do you want to be part of a team that's shaping the future of STEM teaching across the UK? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
At STEM Learning, part of our education offer is support to deliver improvement in STEM teaching and learning. This includes local CPD opportunities, personalized 1:1 guidance, and peer-to-peer collaboration. This support is available through various formats; at the National Centre, online at your own pace, live remote sessions, or in-person at local venues. This is an exciting entry-level opportunity, working alongside our current Project Officers to provide project management administration for STEM Learning's professional development programmes.
Key Tasks:
* Project Management Support: Day-to-day support with managing delivery plans, including activities, professional development, and resources.
* School Support: Working with consultants, internal STEM Learning teams, and external parties to ensure scheduled activity is successfully delivered.
* Communication and Collaboration: Facilitating communication and collaboration between schools, STEM Learning, and other stakeholders, including the devolved nations.
* Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitoring project timelines and deadlines, tracking progress, identifying challenges, and providing updates to the project lead and other stakeholders.
* Resource Management: Managing resources, including funding and materials, to support delivery.
Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging with school staff and potentially community members to ensure their involvement and feedback.
In essence, the Project Assistant role is crucial for the success of STEM Learning's vision, acting as a central point of contact and support for all involved.
Our Ideal Candidate
Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive
We are searching for a highly organised and proactive individual with a keen interest in project management and education, particularly within the STEM fields. You will be enthusiastic about supporting professional development initiatives and thrive in collaborative environments.
Key Attributes Include:
* Strong Organisational Skills: Able to manage multiple tasks and timelines efficiently, ensuring smooth delivery of professional development programmes.
* Proven Communication Skills: Comfortable liaising with internal teams, external consultants, schools, and stakeholders across the UK.
* Ability to Work Collaboratively: Works well alongside colleagues, contributing to a positive and productive working environment.
* Attention to Detail: Capable of tracking progress, identifying challenges, and maintaining accurate records to support monitoring and evaluation.
* Stakeholder-Focused: Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders, such as schools and delivery facilitators, valuing their input and feedback to improve programme delivery.
* Technologically Adept: Comfortable using digital tools such as Microsoft 365 suite including Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams.
* Professional Development: Willingness to develop expertise and learn new skills.
Download the full Role Profile to find out more!
About Us
Take a look inside the National STEM Learning Centre in York to see our facilities!
STEM Learning's vision is ‘improving lives through STEM education' by empowering young people with the skills and knowledge to thrive through effective teaching and learning. To achieve this, STEM Learning provides a range of support which includes subject-specific professional development for teachers and other educators, quality assured resources, STEM Ambassadors programme, and a suite of enhancement and enrichment activities.
By supporting the delivery of professional development programmes for educators, this role ensures that teachers across the UK have access to high-quality training, resources, and support. Whether it's coordinating live-online sessions, managing delivery plans, or liaising with schools and consultants, the Project Assistant helps create the conditions for impactful learning experiences to develop a better future for all students, regardless of their background.
Our Benefits
* 30 days holidays plus bank holidays
* Access to an attractive pension scheme
* Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week
* Up to 3 paid volunteering leave days per year
* A comprehensive employee assistance programme
* Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more
Take a look at our benefits brochure to find out more about the benefits we offer.
Next Steps
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 19 November 2025 at 14:00.
To Apply
Please provide us with:
* Your up-to-date CV including the contact details of two referees (please note, references will not be approached without your permission and will not be taken up until the offer stage)
* A covering letter (no more than the equivalent of 2 sides of A4) explaining your interest in the role and why you think you would be the ideal candidate.
STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.
We foster a culture where every employee's voice is respected and valued.