Science Graduate Teaching Assistant in Birmingham

Flourish Education are currently recruiting Science Graduates to work as Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors within welcoming secondary schools across South Birmingham and the surrounding areas. Are you considering a career in teaching but want to gain valuable classroom experience before applying for an ITT course? Do you want to work with young people who need additional support in Science to help improve their confidence, close the attainment gap and achieve better outcomes? Would you benefit from gaining experience across different secondary schools in your local area? This is a fantastic opportunity for a Science Graduate to gain hands‑on experience within secondary education, with both long‑term and day‑to‑day opportunities available.

You will have the opportunity to work with pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, develop your classroom skills and gain an insight into a career in teaching. At Flourish Education, we are committed to supporting young people to achieve the best possible outcomes, regardless of their starting point. As a Science Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils through one‑to‑one and small‑group Science interventions. This could involve supporting the new Year 7 cohort, delivering GCSE booster and revision sessions, or working with identified pupils who require additional support with their learning.

There may also be opportunities to undertake some whole‑class cover in a Cover Supervisor capacity, providing you with further valuable classroom experience and the opportunity to develop your behaviour management, communication and lesson delivery skills.

The role will involve:

• Providing one‑to‑one and small‑group Science support
• Supporting pupils across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Delivering targeted Science interventions
• Supporting GCSE Science revision and booster sessions
• Helping pupils develop confidence and engagement in Science
• Supporting pupils with SEN and additional learning needs
• Assisting pupils to access the curriculum and overcome barriers to learning
• Working alongside teachers, the SENDCo and wider school staff
• Building positive and professional relationships with pupils
• Supporting classroom learning and, where required, providing whole‑class cover

Required Skills and Experience for this Science Graduate Teaching Assistant role:

• Science degree or related subject
• UK school experience
• Experience working with KS3 and KS4 pupils
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN
• Experience delivering 1:1, small‑group or learning interventions
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Ability to motivate and engage pupils
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• Commitment to supporting pupil progress
• Flexible, reliable and committed approach

Working for Flourish Education as a Teaching Assistant, you will receive:

• £92.59 to £100 day rate, which equates to approximately £17,340 to £19,500 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year
• Holiday Pay – for PAYE candidates, 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
• Pension Contributions
• Free KCSIE‑compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training, including modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are working in schools
• The opportunity to gain valuable secondary school experience before progressing into teacher training

This Science Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity is based across South Birmingham and is easily commutable from areas including Kings Heath, Kings Norton, Selly Oak, Bournville, Northfield, Harborne, Edgbaston, Quinton and surrounding areas. The secondary schools we work with benefit from good transport links, making them accessible by both car and public transport.

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.