Teaching Assistant

Maths Teaching Assistant needed ASAP in Central Manchester

Are you confident in your mathematics ability?

Want to begin a career in teaching but don’t have any hands-on school experience?

Are you passionate about education and want to make a real difference by supporting students who are disadvantaged?

Teaching Personnel are working with a Secondary School based in the outskirts of Manchester City Centre, who are specifically looking for an outgoing and sociable Teaching Assistant to join the Maths Department. Ideally a successful candidate should be available to start as soon as possible and be committed to working full-time (8:15am – 3:15pm) with the school until the end of the academic year.

More information about the role:

• The pay for the role is between £400-£600 per week depending on experience
• The school is situated in a central location with lots of public transport options under a 5-minute walk away and a large car park for staff with a vehicle
• School facilities have recently been refurbished, so it is a fresh and modern environment to work in
• The cohort of staff and all departments are known to be very welcoming and supportive

The nature of the education environment is becoming extremely competitive, and the role of a Maths TA is essential for this school. The introduction of this role is required to target and specifically bridge the gap and support students who are disadvantaged with significantly less opportunities than other children across the UK. It is important that applicants are kind and patient so that they can connect with these students who are struggling and lack confidence.

Expectations from applicants:

• It is crucial that candidates are confident in their Mathematics ability and have a strong proficiency in the subject – as they will be supporting up to GCSE level
• Applicants must be organised and willing to provide detailed feedback of student progress and development to teachers
• It is essential that applicants can remain calm yet firm when having to deal with poor behaviour and are confident in their ability to maintain control a disruptive classroom

All applicants will require appropriate qualifications and Right to Work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.

If you are interested in applying for this role (or being eligible for any other roles that Teaching Personnel might have to offer) then please attach your most up to date CV as a file below in order to be considered.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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