Maths Graduate Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary school in Chorlton-cum-Hardy seeks a Maths Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025. This full-time role offers the opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while supporting student learning and development. The position includes competitive pay, mentoring, and potential pathways into teacher training.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay (£89-£100)

Mentoring from experienced teachers

CPD and training opportunities

Potential pathway into teacher training

Qualifications

• Recent Maths or related STEM graduate.
• Passionate about education and supportive learning environments.
• Experience with young people in education desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support Maths teachers in lesson delivery across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Provide targeted intervention and 1:1 support for students.
• Assist with exam preparation and homework clubs.

Skills

Confidence in numeracy

Communication

Patience

Enthusiasm

Education

Degree in Maths or related STEM field (2:2 or above)

Job description

Maths Graduate Teaching Assistant - Secondary School (Chorlton-cum-Hardy)
Start Date: September 2025 | Full-Time | Daily Rate: £89 - £100

Are you a recent Maths graduate with a passion for education and a desire to inspire the next generation? A thriving secondary school in Chorlton-cum-Hardy is seeking a Maths Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience, support pupils with varying abilities, and explore a career in teaching, tutoring, or education.

• Supporting Maths teachers in delivering lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4

• Providing targeted intervention and 1:1 support for students who need a confidence boost in numeracy

• Assisting with exam preparation, homework clubs, and in-class activities

• Helping to track pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff

• Building positive relationships with students and encouraging a growth mindset

• A recent Maths or related STEM graduate (2:2 or above)

• Passionate about education and helping students overcome barriers to learning

• Confident communicator with strong numeracy skills

• Patient, enthusiastic, and eager to gain school-based experience

• Previous experience working with young people (in schools, tutoring, mentoring or volunteering) is desirable but not essential

• Competitive daily pay (£89-£100)

• Mentoring from experienced teachers

• CPD and training opportunities

• A potential pathway into teacher training or further education roles

Apply now to join a welcoming and supportive school in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, and take the first step toward a rewarding career in education.

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