Higher Learning Teaching Assistant (Mathematics)

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing support

Flexible working

Onsite parking with EV charging

Job summary

Allerton Grange School is seeking a skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Mathematics) to support the delivery of high-quality maths provision and to assist with resources. This 19.5-hour-per-week role offers flexibility in pattern (eg five mornings or a mix of full/half days) and is initially fixed-term with potential to become permanent.

The successful candidate will motivate students, demonstrate strong communication and ICT skills, and contribute to departmental and whole-school

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality mathematics provision, including preparing and adapting resources where needed.
• Motivate and engage students, acting as a positive role model.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, and good organisational and ICT skills.
• Show accuracy and attention to detail when supporting learning and progress.
• Maintain a resilient mindset and a positive approach with students, including in challenging situations.
• Lead learning activities and small group work to support progress in mathematics.
• Be flexible and adaptable to the needs of students and the department.
• Contribute to departmental and whole-school priorities within Maths.

Job description

Higher Learning Teaching Assistant (Mathematics)

ASPIRE, GROW, SUCCEEDAre you passionate about working with young people? Would you like to move your career to the next level and join a team who are enthusiastic, committed and talented?If so…we want to hear from you!We are looking to appoint a skilled and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our successful Mathematics department and wider school community. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is confident in supporting high-quality teaching and learning, and who is passionate about making a meaningful difference to students’ progress and outcomes.

This role is 19.5 hours per week. Typical daily hours are 8.30 am – 3.30 pm* however, the working pattern can be agreed with the successful candidate to balance individual circumstances with the needs of students and the Maths department (eg spread over five mornings, or a combination of full and half days). Some flexibility may be required during busier periods and to support absence cover. This is a temporary role to provide cover within the department. Whilst the position is initially fixed-term, there may be potential for this to become permanent, subject to staffing requirements.

Our CultureWe are proud to be building a school delivering an exceptional quality of education. We are true to our core values and enable our employees to engage in challenging and rewarding work, whilst at the same time supporting them to aspire, grow and succeed. We believe that engaged, motivated and happy staff are the foundation of a successful school community.

Our ValuesThe Allerton Grange values are the behaviours and qualities that are valued in fellow employees and our staff community. At Allerton Grange, we place particular emphasis on the following values, behaviours and qualities. This means we are looking to recruit and promote people who live these values on a daily basis.

• Integrity
• Compassion
• Community
• Humility
• Emotional Intelligence
• Courage
• Critical Thinker
• Collaborative
• Diligent
• A role model

The challenge for us all at Allerton Grange School is to continue to improve and grow as a community. We want to ensure that our staff feel able to take the next steps in their career, but we also wish to create a culture that encourages them to stay and grow with us.

The successful post holder will:

• Have the ability to support the delivery of high-quality mathematics provision, including preparing and adapting resources where needed.
• Be able to motivate and engage young people, acting as a positive and consistent role model.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, alongside good organisational and ICT skills.
• Show excellent accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when supporting students’ learning and progress.
• Have a resilient mind-set and maintain a positive approach when working with students, including in more challenging situations.
• Be able to lead learning activities and small group work independently to support progress in mathematics.
• Be flexible and adaptable in their approach to work, responding to the needs of students and the department.
• Play a proactive role within the Maths department, contributing to departmental and whole‑school priorities.

We will offer:

• A talented, supportive staff team and a culture rooted in professional growth.
• Excellent benefits including a generous pension, enhanced leave, strong wellbeing support, access to a wide range of discounts and initiatives, and a clear commitment to flexible working, with requests for varied working arrangements welcomed as part of our approach to staff wellbeing.
• Outstanding facilities, including free onsite parking with EV charging points, gym access, and a modern, well resourced building.
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and work‒life balance, underpinned by a fair workload charter and staff voice framework.
• A Headteacher, Leadership Team and Governing Body dedicated to creating a school of outstanding practice.
• Excellent professional development opportunities, including a subject specific CPD model aimed at deepening subject knowledge.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people within a diverse, inclusive, truly comprehensive community.

If you share our values, ambition, have a proven track record, and relish a new challenge we look forward to receiving your application.