Mathematics Teaching Assistant

St Thomas of Canterbury College; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

St Thomas of Canterbury College in Christchurch seeks a Mathematics Teaching Assistant for the 2027 school year. The fixed-term, term-time role (27.5 hours/week, 8:40 am–2:40 pm) supports students\' maths and numeracy learning and wellbeing alongside the Maths team.

You will tailor in-class support to individual needs, foster a positive maths identity, and assist with after-school numeracy sessions. Patience, empathy and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting maths learning and numeracy.
• Ability to tailor support to individual student needs.
• Experience with Year 9–11 maths and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Encourage a positive maths identity
• Build positive relationships with students
• Provide immediate in-class support – identifying misunderstandings and offering extra explanations
• Support once a week after-school numeracy support classes (negotiable)
• Assisting teachers in delivering lessons and engaging students in classroom activities
• Supporting students with personal care, social development and behavioural management as needed
• Helping to adapt learning materials and resources to meet individual student requirements
• Supporting students' independence and confidence building in both academic and social contexts
• Contributing to a safe, welcoming and inclusive classroom environment
• Collaborating with the wider school team, including specialist services where applicable

Skills

Maths strength

Adaptable communicator

Differentiated instruction

Team player

Education

Education support qualification

Job description

About us

St Thomas of Canterbury College is a state integrated Catholic secondary school for boys, recognised for its innovative, socially just and inclusive approach to boys’ learning. We encourage our students to understand the structures which cause social injustice and to have compassion and action for those at the margins of society.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and dedicatedMathematics Teaching Assistant to join our Mathematics team.

The role is fixed term for the 2027 school year, term time only - 27 ½ hours per week - 8.40 am to 2.40 pm Monday to Friday (hours include a half hour unpaid lunchbreak). Remuneration as per Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement: 3A.4 Teacher Aide Pay Rates.

Based in Christchurch, this role is essential to supporting our students' mathematics and numeracy learning and wellbeing. You will work alongsidemaths teachers in a partnership to provideassistance to all students, providing pro-active in class support, tailoring work based on the students' needs each lesson.

Your contribution will directly impact student engagement, confidence and academic progress.

Key responsibilities

• Help to encourage a positive math's identity
• Building positiverelationships with young men
• Providing immediate in class support – identifying misunderstandings, providingextra explanations and scaffolding alongside the teachers.
• Support once a week after school numeracy support classes (negotiable)
• Assisting teachers in delivering lessons and engaging students in classroom activities
• Supporting students with personal care, social development and behavioural management as needed
• Helping to adapt learning materials and resources to meet individual student requirements
• Supporting students' independence and confidence building in both academic and social contexts
• Contributing to a safe, welcoming and inclusive classroom environment
• Collaborating with the wider school team, including specialist services where applicable

What we're looking for

• Strengthsin mathematics
• An adaptable communicatorwith the ability to differentiate instruction
• Genuine passion for supporting young men and a commitment to inclusive education
• Relevant qualification in education support idealor experience with the mathematics curriculum and secondary students.We are more after a fit for the team and ouryoung men and a solid understanding of Year 9 – 11mathematics and statistics than qualifications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues
• Patience, empathy and the ability to adapt your approach to different learning styles and needs
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• A flexible approach and willingness to support the evolving needs of the school community
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection principlesand a willingness to obtain a Police Vet