Maths Graduate Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Day rate

Flexible hours

Holiday pay

Pension contributions

Safeguarding training

Refer a friend

Ongoing support

Teacher training pathway

Job summary

Flourish Education is recruiting Maths Graduates to work as Teaching Assistants, Maths Intervention Tutors and Cover Supervisors in secondary schools across Bromsgrove and surrounding areas. The roles offer part-time, flexible hours and the chance to gain valuable experience in education while supporting pupils with KS3/KS4 maths.

Ideal for graduates considering teacher training, these positions involve one-to-one and small-group support, GCSE revision sessions, and building pupils' confidence

Qualifications

• Maths degree or closely related subject from a UK university.
• Ideally a 2:1 degree or above, although graduates with other degree classifications will also be considered.
• Strong understanding of the UK Secondary Maths curriculum.
• Good knowledge of KS3 and KS4 Maths and GCSE content.
• Strong Maths subject knowledge.
• Ability to explain mathematical concepts clearly and in an accessible way.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate young people.
• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Previous school experience is desirable.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN is desirable.
• Patient, positive and enthusiastic approach.
• Professional and reliable approach.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Interest in education, teaching or working with young people is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one Maths support
• Working with small groups of pupils
• Delivering targeted Maths interventions
• Supporting KS3 and KS4 pupils
• Supporting GCSE Maths revision and booster sessions
• Helping pupils prepare for GCSE examinations
• Supporting pupils with different areas of the Maths curriculum
• Helping pupils develop confidence and engagement in Maths
• Supporting pupils who have gaps in their subject knowledge
• Supporting pupils with SEN and additional learning needs
• Making complex mathematical concepts accessible to pupils
• Working alongside Maths teachers and wider school staff
• Building positive relationships with pupils
• Providing whole-class cover where required

Skills

Maths degree/related subject

2:1 degree

UK maths curriculum knowledge

KS3/KS4/GCSE content

maths subject knowledge

Explain concepts clearly

Communication skills

Engage and motivate pupils

Experience with children/young people

Previous school experience

SEN experience desirable

Patient and enthusiastic

Professional and reliable

Flexible hours

Interest in education

Education

Maths degree or closely related subject from a UK university

2:1 degree or above

Job description

Flourish Education are currently recruiting Maths Graduates with a UK university degree and a good understanding of the UK Secondary Maths curriculum to work as Teaching Assistants, Maths Intervention Tutors and Cover Supervisors within secondary schools across Bromsgrove and the surrounding areas.

Are you a Maths Graduate looking to gain valuable experience within a secondary school? Perhaps you are considering a career in teaching and want to experience life in a school before committing to teacher training. Alternatively, you may be looking for a part-time or flexible role working with young people where you can put your Maths degree and subject knowledge to good use.

We are looking for enthusiastic Maths Graduates to support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4. The role could involve supporting pupils individually or in small groups, delivering Maths interventions, helping with GCSE revision or providing additional support to pupils who need help with particular areas of the Maths curriculum.

With part-time, flexible and longer-term opportunities available, this role is ideal for graduates who want to gain valuable secondary school experience while maintaining flexibility around their other commitments.

This is also an excellent opportunity for graduates who are considering teacher training or a career in education and want to gain first-hand experience of working within a secondary school environment.

The role will involve:

• Providing one-to-one Maths support
• Working with small groups of pupils
• Delivering targeted Maths interventions
• Supporting KS3 and KS4 pupils
• Supporting GCSE Maths revision and booster sessions
• Helping pupils prepare for GCSE examinations
• Supporting pupils with different areas of the Maths curriculum
• Helping pupils develop confidence and engagement in Maths
• Supporting pupils who have gaps in their subject knowledge
• Supporting pupils with SEN and additional learning needs
• Making complex mathematical concepts accessible to pupils
• Working alongside Maths teachers and wider school staff
• Building positive relationships with pupilsProviding whole-class cover where required

Required Skills and Experience for this Maths Graduate Teaching Assistant role:

• Maths degree or closely related subject from a UK university
• Ideally a 2:1 degree or above, although graduates with other degree classifications will also be considered
• Strong understanding of the UK Secondary Maths curriculum
• Good knowledge of KS3 and KS4 Maths and GCSE content
• Strong Maths subject knowledge
• Ability to explain mathematical concepts clearly and in an accessible way
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage and motivate young people
• Experience working with children or young people is desirable
• Previous school experience is desirable
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN is desirable
• Patient, positive and enthusiastic approach
• Professional and reliable approach
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Interest in education, teaching or working with young people is desirable

Working for Flourish Education as a Teaching Assistant, you will receive:

• £92.59 to £100 day rate, which equates to approximately £17,340 to £19,500 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year
• Flexible and part-time opportunities available
• Holiday Pay – for PAYE candidates, 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
• Pension Contributions
• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training, including modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are working in schools
• The opportunity to gain valuable secondary school experience before progressing into teacher training

This Maths Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity is based across Bromsgrove and the surrounding areas, with a range of flexible opportunities available within secondary schools.

The role is easily commutable from Bromsgrove, Redditch, Droitwich, Worcester, Rubery, Catshill, Alvechurch, Wythall, Barnt Green, Hagley and surrounding areas.

Depending on the location of the school, opportunities may also be accessible from nearby parts of Worcestershire and Birmingham.

This could be an ideal role for a Maths Graduate looking for part-time work in Bromsgrove, whether you are available for one or two days per week, looking for regular work around other commitments, or hoping to build experience before moving into teacher training.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.

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