Science Graduate Teaching Assistant
Aspiring Teacher Opportunity
Secondary School in Gosport
Full Time | Teacher Training | September Start | £20,000 Salary
Are you a Science graduate looking to take your first step into teaching?
Do you have a passion for Biology, Chemistry or Physics and want to gain valuable classroom experience before moving into teacher training?
This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring teacher to join a well regarded secondary school in Gosport from September and build the skills, confidence and experience needed for a successful future in education.
We are working with a large and ambitious secondary school in Gosport with a sixth form provision, recently rated Good across all inspected areas by Ofsted in January 2025. The school is known for its strong leadership, high expectations and commitment to helping every pupil succeed. Science is a key part of the curriculum, with a clear focus on building pupils’ knowledge, confidence and long term progress.
The role
As a Science Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, working closely with class teachers to create a positive and engaging learning environment. This role is ideal for a graduate who is serious about becoming a teacher and wants meaningful hands on experience in a secondary school setting ahead of teacher training.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Supporting pupils in Science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Delivering small group interventions and one to one support
• Helping teachers prepare resources and practical activities
• Encouraging pupils to stay engaged, curious and confident in Science
• Building positive relationships with students and becoming a reliable presence in the classroom
• Gaining valuable experience within a supportive and well established secondary school environment
Why this opportunity stands out
This role offers the chance to gain real classroom experience in a school that will help prepare you for teacher training and a long term future in education. You will develop your confidence in supporting learning, managing behaviour, building relationships with pupils and understanding the day to day life of a teacher.
With a strong sixth form, broad curriculum and clear sense of ambition for its pupils, this school provides the kind of environment where an aspiring teacher can learn quickly, contribute positively and grow professionally.
Ideal candidate
• A graduate in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or a related Science subject
• A strong communicator with a calm, positive and proactive approach
• Someone aspiring to become a teacher or build a career in education
• A genuine interest in supporting young people to achieve and grow in confidence
• Previous experience working with young people is helpful but not essential
If you are a Science graduate aspiring to teach and would like to secure a full time school based role in Gosport from September, please send across your CV today