Secondary Science Academic Mentor /Teaching Assistant Location: Brent Start Date: February 2026 Monday - Friday, On-Going in Term-Time Pay: £90-100 per day (based on experience) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and motivated Secondary Science Academic Mentor / Teaching Assistant to join a thriving secondary school in Brent. This role is ideal for a graduate or aspiring teacher who is keen to make a real impact on young people’s learning and progress in Science. This high-performing, inclusive school is known for its strong sense of community, high expectations and commitment to academic excellence. Staff work collaboratively to create an exceptional environment where students feel supported, challenged and inspired to achieve their full potential. Recent external inspection feedback highlights that pupils are happy, enjoy learning and benefit from positive relationships with staff. The role: • Supporting students across KS3–KS5 in Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics • Delivering targeted small-group and one-to-one interventions • Assisting teachers in lessons to promote engagement and progress • Helping to foster students’ confidence, ambition and love of Science • Contributing to a calm, purposeful and respectful learning environment The ideal candidate: • Holds a strong Science-related degree (or equivalent) • Has a genuine interest in education and supporting young people • Is patient, proactive and enthusiastic • May be considering a future career in teaching or education • Experience working with young people is desirable but not essential What’s on offer: • A supportive and ambitious school culture • Excellent professional development and mentoring • The chance to work within a well-established and successful academy network • Modern facilities and strong behaviour for learning • A rewarding role where you can see the impact of your work every day • This is a fantastic opportunity to gain invaluable classroom experience in a school that values collaboration, mutual respect and high achievement. Free CPD & Training Provided You will have access to a full programme of professional development, including: • Team Teach • Non-Verbal Communication • Safeguarding in Education Level 2 • Moving and Handling • Autism Awareness • Managing Challenging Behaviour <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Megan Stride on 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1067.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Megan Stride&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1067</strong></strong>