Science Teaching Assistant, Leicestershire

  • Location: Leicestershire
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £96.63 per day
  • Start date: To be confirmed
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Secondary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

Do you have a passion for Science and enjoy helping young people succeed?

New Directions Education is looking for enthusiastic and motivated Science Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools across Leicester and surrounding areas.

Whether you’re a Science graduate, an aspiring teacher, an experienced Teaching Assistant, or someone with a strong Science background looking to move into education, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Science Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting students both inside and outside of the classroom, helping to build confidence, understanding and engagement across Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons.

Your Responsibilities May Include:

• Supporting students during Science lessons on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and practical experiments
• Encouraging students to engage with learning and develop their confidence
• Supporting pupils who may require additional academic or pastoral support
• Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment

We’re Looking For:

• A genuine interest in Science and education
• A minimum of 6 months’ experience working with children or young people in an educational, tutoring, coaching, mentoring, youth work or similar setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, supportive and proactive approach
• A Science-related qualification, degree, A-Level or relevant experience would be advantageous

Why Join New Directions?

• Flexible opportunities to fit around your schedule
• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to a variety of secondary school settings
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Excellent experience for those considering a future career in teaching

Location: Leicester and surrounding areas
Pay: £93.63 – £100.00 per day (depending on experience)
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

If you’re passionate about Science and want to make a difference in the classroom, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about opportunities available across Leicestershire.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
  • We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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