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Physics Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 11 January 2026
Salary: £105.00 to £115.00 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 10 February 2026
Location: E17 4JF
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: PHYSICSTEACHING-260111-4700

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Summary

Physics Teaching Assistant – Propel Future Scientists in Waltham Forest

Step into the exhilarating world of physics education as a Physics Teaching Assistant at one of Waltham Forest’s most forward-thinking secondary schools. This is a golden opportunity for dynamic, high-achieving graduates with a passion for science, an eye for detail, and a hunger to inspire young minds. Your enthusiasm, drive, and intellectual curiosity will help shape tomorrow’s physicists, while you carve your own exceptional pathway in education, psychology, or SEND.

As a Physics Teaching Assistant, you’ll be immersed in an inspiring environment where scientific discovery is championed and creativity meets rigour. This school is renowned for its nurturing ethos, dedication to professional advancement, and a culture that celebrates academic excellence. Whether you aspire to teach or explore education-based psychology, you’ll gain unrivalled insight, impactful hands-on experience, and guidance from outstanding mentors. Expect rapid development and the satisfaction of real, measurable impact.

Key Highlights:
• Physics Teaching Assistant – pivotal support in top-performing science department
• Earn £105 – £115 per day with weekly pay in Waltham Forest
• Based in a high-achieving, vibrant school rated ‘Good to Outstanding’
• Exceptional CPD including STEM programmes, shadowing, and training
• Perfect for aspiring teachers, psychologists, or SEN specialists seeking a springboard
• Innovative science labs and technology-enriched classrooms
• Supportive, collaborative staff network — you’re never on your own

What You’ll Be Doing:
• Delivering tailored support to students in Key Stages 3–5 Physics lessons
• Providing 1:1 and small group interventions to boost scientific understanding
• Assisting with practical experiments and championing safe lab practice
• Collaborating with physics teachers and SEND leads on lesson delivery
• Developing resources, revision packs, and exciting STEM projects
• Tracking pupil progress and celebrating breakthroughs

Ideal Physics Teaching Assistant for this Waltham Forest School:
• Academically robust science graduate (Physics or closely related field)
• Eager to launch a career in education, teaching, psychology, or SEND
• Approachable, articulate, and an excellent team player
• Relentlessly curious, committed, and passionate about student outcomes
• Driven by a desire to make a real, lasting difference

Why Join This Waltham Forest School?:
• Immersive induction and supportive senior leadership
• Inspiration-packed science faculty with vibrant student clubs and competitions
• Exceptional behaviour standards rooted in mutual respect
• Fast-track pathways to teacher training and further education roles
• Inclusive, diverse community that celebrates every individual’s progress
• Friendly, ambitious staff culture and regular social/networking events

This Physics Teaching Assistant post is your launchpad to an extraordinary future in education or psychology. Take your scientific strengths to new heights and transform students’ lives in a Waltham Forest school where innovation and ambition thrive. Early applications are encouraged — interviews are being arranged now. Don’t miss your chance to ignite minds and accelerate your own career.

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