Science Graduate

Flourish Education are currently recruiting Science Graduates with a UK university degree and a good understanding of the UK secondary Science curriculum to work as Teaching Assistants, Science Intervention Tutors and Cover Supervisors within secondary schools across Oldbury and the surrounding areas.

Are you a Science Graduate who qualified in the UK and is looking for a flexible way to gain valuable secondary school experience? Perhaps you are considering teacher training and want to experience life in a school before committing to an ITT course. Alternatively, you may be looking for a part-time role working with young people where you can put your Science degree to good use.

This opportunity is based within a secondary school in Oldbury, where you will support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4. The school has a diverse pupil community, and the role would suit a graduate who is confident building positive relationships with young people from a wide range of backgrounds.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Science Graduate who can make scientific concepts accessible and engaging. The role could involve supporting pupils individually or in small groups, delivering Science interventions, helping with GCSE revision or providing additional support to pupils who need help with particular areas of the Science curriculum.

With part-time, flexible and longer-term opportunities available, this role is ideal for graduates who want to gain experience within education while maintaining flexibility around their other commitments.

The role will involve:

• Providing one-to-one Science support
• Working with small groups of pupils
• Delivering targeted Science interventions
• Supporting KS3 and KS4 pupils
• Supporting GCSE Science revision and booster sessions
• Helping pupils prepare for GCSE examinations
• Supporting Biology, Chemistry and Physics where appropriate
• Helping pupils develop confidence and engagement in Science
• Supporting pupils who have gaps in their subject knowledge
• Making complex scientific concepts accessible to pupils
• Building positive relationships with pupils from a diverse range of backgrounds
• Working alongside Science teachers and wider school staff
• Providing whole-class cover where required

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

• Science degree or closely related subject from a UK university
• Strong understanding of the UK secondary Science curriculum
• Good knowledge of KS3 and KS4 Science and GCSE content
• Strong Science subject knowledge
• Ability to explain scientific concepts clearly and in an accessible way
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage and motivate young people
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils from diverse backgrounds
• Patient, positive and enthusiastic approach
• Professional and reliable approach
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Interest in education or teaching is desirable

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

• £92.59 to £105day rate, which equates to approximately £17,340 to £20,475per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year
• Full time, flexible and part-time opportunities available
• 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 in Oldbury, with the school easily accessible from the surrounding areas of the West Midlands.

The role could be easily commutable from Oldbury, West Bromwich, Smethwick, Rowley Regis, Cradley Heath, Tipton, Dudley and surrounding areas.

This could be an ideal role for a Science Graduate looking for part-time work in Oldbury, whether you are available for one or two days per week, looking for regular work around other commitments, or hoping to gain experience before moving into teacher training.

Legal

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.