Job Description

Biology Graduate Teaching Assistant – Lab Support & GCSE Mentoring

Location: Hounslow, West London
Contract: September 2025 – July 2026 (Term-Time Only)
Pay: £444 per week (PAYE)
Interviews: June/July 2025

Are you a recent Biology graduate hoping to step into education?

A welcoming secondary school in Hounslow is seeking a Biology Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their Science department from September. This Biology Graduate Teaching Assistant role is perfect for a Biology graduate who enjoys working with young people and wants to build school-based experience ahead of a PGCE or teacher training route.

As a Biology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils from Years 7 to 11, supporting classwork, setting up equipment for experiments, and running revision groups in topics such as cells, ecosystems and genetics. You’ll also support pupils with varying abilities to build confidence in practical science and theory.

Biology Graduate Teaching Assistant – Key Duties:

• Assist during Biology lessons with in-class guidance and resource preparation
• Organise and support practical investigations in the school science labs
• Run small group interventions to support pupils preparing for GCSEs
• Help develop revision resources and creative displays

We’re looking for:

• A recent Biology graduate with a 2:1 or higher
• A good communicator who enjoys working with young people
• Someone organised, supportive and proactive
• Full availability from September 2025 to July 2026

Start your journey into teaching as a Biology Graduate Teaching Assistant in Hounslow!

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