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Chemistry Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 19 December 2025
Salary: £27,000.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 18 January 2026
Location: SE1 7PB
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: CHEMISTRYTEACHI-251219-6545

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Summary

Chemistry Teaching Assistant – Empower Budding Scientists in Lambeth

Step into the spotlight as a Chemistry Teaching Assistant in one of Lambeth’s most forward-thinking secondary schools. This is an opportunity for a high-achieving graduate with a genuine passion for science to spark curiosity, ignite ambition, and inspire the next generation of chemists. If you are aspiring to teach, pursue psychology, or specialise in SEN, this Chemistry Teaching Assistant post is your platform for profound impact and personal growth.

As a valued Chemistry Teaching Assistant, you’ll reap unparalleled hands-on experience within an ambitious science faculty that champions creativity and rigour. You’ll work alongside exceptional educators in a vibrant, innovative environment—where learning never stands still and every day brings targeted professional development. The school is renowned for its collaborative ethos, energetic team spirit, and tailored support that propels both staff and students toward excellence.

Key Highlights:
• Chemistry Teaching Assistant role in a state-of-the-art laboratory setting
• Circa £27,000 Pro-rata – competitive for support staff, with scope to progress
• Located in the heart of Lambeth – excellent transport links and thriving local culture
• Ofsted rated ‘Good to Outstanding’ – high achievement and exceptional care
• Dedicated training, CPD pathways & genuine teacher training prospects within the trust
• Perfect for aspiring teachers, psychologists, or future SEN specialists wanting real, lasting impact
• Exceptional resources: modern labs, digital platforms, and a proactive, supportive science team

What You’ll Be Doing:
• Assisting lead Chemistry teachers in dynamic, high-calibre KS3 & KS4 lessons
• Delivering targeted small-group revision and challenge sessions
• Supporting students with special educational needs to access all chemistry content
• Creating engaging practical demonstrations and guiding safe lab experiments
• Tracking, assessing, and celebrating student progress – making a tangible difference every day

Ideal Chemistry Teaching Assistant for this Lambeth School:
• Impeccable science degree – 2:1 minimum from a leading university
• Aspiring teacher, future psychologist, or SEN specialist with demonstrable ambition
• Creative, resilient, and relentlessly curious about unlocking students’ scientific thinking
• Warm, communicative and committed to student-centred support
• Driven to pursue professional development whilst making a lasting educational impact

Why Join This Lambeth School?:
• Work in cutting-edge labs with unrivalled access to latest scientific equipment
• Supportive, collaborative science faculty who nurture growth and innovation
• Bespoke CPD, strong mentoring, and access to salaried teacher training routes
• Inclusive, respectful environment – zero tolerance for poor behaviour, high praise culture
• Active STEM enrichment, competitions, and opportunities to lead inspiring projects

Ready to launch your education career in a high-energy Lambeth school? Apply for this Chemistry Teaching Assistant role now and cement your place among tomorrow’s leading educators. Interview spaces are limited – seize this unique springboard today!

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