Maths Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Tyne and Wear
Job Type: Permanent
Reference: 311022242
Salary: £89.38 - £130/day + PAYE, 6.5 hours
Job Published: 02 February 2026

As a Maths Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside Maths teachers to support learning within lessons, deliver targeted numeracy interventions, and assist pupils who require additional support to access the Maths curriculum

Secondary schools across the North East are recruiting a Maths Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils within Mathematics departments at Key Stages 3 and 4. This Maths Graduate Teaching Assistant role is ideal for graduates with a Maths or numeracy-based degree who are considering a future career in teaching or education.

Key responsibilities:

  • Supporting Maths lessons within the classroom
  • Working with small groups or individual pupils on numeracy skills
  • Assisting with intervention sessions and catch-up programmes
  • Supporting exam preparation and curriculum-based activities
  • Working closely with Maths department staff

Requirements:

  • A degree with strong Maths or numeracy content
  • Experience working with young people is preferred but not essential
  • An interest in secondary Maths education or teacher training

This Maths Graduate Teaching Assistant role offers valuable classroom experience within a secondary school Maths department.

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.