Mathematics Teaching Assistant

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Claydon High School in Ipswich is seeking a Mathematics Teaching Assistant on a permanent basis. The role is 33 hours per week over 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 PD days).

You will support mathematics lessons, helping students develop numeracy and fluency and deliver small-group catch-up interventions or GCSE revision. Applicants should have excellent numeracy, good ICT skills, and experience with young people aged 11-16.

Qualifications

• Excellent numeracy and a desire to ensure students are prepared for their future lives with mathematical skills.
• Good ICT skills to support learners.
• Experience with young people aged 11-16 in an educational setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers and learners in Mathematics lessons to develop numeracy skills and fluency.
• Work with small groups delivering catch up intervention or supporting GCSE revision.

Skills

Numeracy

ICT skills

Experience with young people

Education

Graduate suitable for teaching

Job description

• Claydon High School
• Address: Claydon, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 0EG
• Salary: £19,869 (actual per annum)
• Hours: 33 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time + 5PD days) *
• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5476

* Working pattern: Monday -Thursday, 8.15am - 4pm and Friday 8.15am - 3.15pm (with a daily 30-minute unpaid break).

Claydon High School is looking for a Mathematics Teaching Assistant.

'Be the best you can be'.

We are looking to appoint a colleague with excellent numeracy and a desire to ensure students are prepared for their future lives with mathematical skills.

You will support teachers and learners in Mathematics lessons developing numeracy skills and fluency. In addition, you will work with small groups of students delivering catch up intervention or supporting GCSE revision.

Ideally, you will have some experience of working with young people aged 11-16 in an educational setting and have good ICT skills to support learners. This post would be suitable for graduates considering a future career in teaching.

You will play a central role in supporting our students to 'be the best they can be'. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them make the most of their potential.

Claydon High School is a popular, oversubscribed and friendly comprehensive school on the outskirts of Ipswich; we are situated close to the A14 with easy transport links across Suffolk and into Essex. We are a small school with 775 students on roll which means that there is a close working relationship with all the staff and students in the school. As part of the Penrose Learning Trust, we also work closely with other schools within the MAT to achieve "excellence through collaboration".

To find out more

If you would like to have a discussion about the post or visit the school, please email Sue Perrotton, Headteachers PA on [e-mail]

Closing date: 12 pm, 6 October 2026.

Interview date: week commencing 12 October 2026.

Penrose Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide references, undergo employment checks and an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.