Graduate Intern - Numeracy

Magnus Church of England Academy; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Magnus Church of England Academy is seeking a Graduate Intern for Numeracy to support students in developing numeracy skills through 1:1 and small group interventions. This role is ideal for graduates considering a career in education, SEND, psychology, or related fields.

You will work with students to build confidence in mathematics, adapt sessions to varied learning needs, and collaborate with SENCOs and teachers to track progress.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and structured 1:1 and small group numeracy interventions.
• Support students to develop confidence and fluency in key mathematical concepts.
• Assess learners' numeracy abilities and identify strengths and areas for development.
• Work flexibly across academy provisions and departments to support access to learning.
• Support teachers and students within classroom settings to reinforce mathematical learning.
• Plan and adapt sessions to meet differing abilities and learning styles.
• Adapt strategies to support students with diverse needs, including reluctant or disengaged learners.
• Encourage enjoyment, confidence, and motivation in numeracy.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, SENCOs, and staff to monitor progress.
• Track learner progress against goals and share with SENCO and Pastoral staff.
• Provide regular feedback to learners, parents, carers, or teachers.
• Maintain accurate session records and progress notes.
• Be calm, supportive, and adaptable.
• Be well organised and reliable.
• Participate in training opportunities as part of ongoing professional development.

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Intern for Numeracy

Salary: Grade 3

Hours of work: 37 hours per week (part time to be considered)

Responsible to: SENCO

Post Objective:

To support students in developing their numeracy skills, confidence and mathematical understanding through high-quality 1:1 and small group interventions.

The Graduate Intern for Numeracy will work with students who require additional support to improve their mathematical knowledge, problem-solving skills and confidence in applying numeracy across the curriculum. The role is ideal for a graduate considering a future career in education, SEND, psychology or a related field.

Be a calm and supportive individual who can work flexibly and adapt to different learning styles.

Duties, Responsibilities and Key Tasks:

Deliver engaging and structured 1:1 and small group reading numeracy interventions.

Support students to develop confidence and fluency in key mathematical concepts.

Assess learners' numeracy abilities and identify individual strengths and areas for development.

Work flexibly across academy provisions and departments to support students’ access to learning through improved numeracy skills.

Support teachers and students within classroom settings where required to reinforce mathematical learning.

Plan and adapt sessions to meet differing abilities and learning styles.

Adapt strategies to support students with a range of additional needs, including reluctant or disengaged students.

Encourage enjoyment, confidence, and motivation in numeracy.

Work flexibly between different departments, working closely with classroom teachers, SENCOs, and other staff to support student’s progress.

Track learner progress against clear goals and share progress with SENCO and Pastoral staff.

Provide regular feedback to learners, parents, carers, or teachers (as appropriate).

Maintain accurate session records and progress notes.

Be calm, supportive, and adaptable.

Be well organised and reliable.

Perform any task or duty under the reasonable direction of the Inclusion team.

The responsibilities of the post may be reviewed and modified in light of the needs of the academy. Any changes of a permanent nature will be incorporated into the job description and will therefore be the subject of negotiation with the post holder.

Note: It is expected that all post holders at Magnus Academy take part in training opportunities provided as part of their continued professional development and that any gained time to be taken in lieu.