At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in maths lessons and help them excel academically.
- Company: A supportive secondary school in North Manchester with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, potential for permanent role, and a positive work environment.
- Other info: Join a calm, inclusive school focused on high standards and student support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable teaching experience.
- Qualifications: A-Level maths or equivalent; experience with young people is a plus.
A supportive secondary school in North Manchester is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant with a specialism in maths. This role would be ideal for someone considering teacher training, a recent maths graduate or an experienced TA with a A*-C in A-level in Maths.
You will provide support for learners across KS3 and 4, predominantly in maths lessons. This is a full-time role and will become a permanent role for the right candidate. Standards are high and the young people in the school are supported from day one with a uniform approach by teachers and support staff, and a calm, positive environment is noticed from the moment you enter the school. Our client enjoys a strong reputation with regards to inclusion of SEND and SEMH students and is proud of the standards they set.
CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
- Location: North Manchester
- Position: Teaching Assistant - maths specialist
- Type of work: Supporting pupils in maths
- Start date: September 2026
- Duration: temp-perm
- Contract type: Temporary
- Full time
- Minimum rate of pay: GBP 115/day
- Hours: 8:30am to 4pm
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
- A-Level maths or equivalent, or higher.
- Previous experience working in a UK school is desirable, but not essential.
- Experience working with young people in either a voluntary or professional capacity desirable.
- Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year or willingness to complete Prospero's online Safeguarding Training.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
- Hold Right to Work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
- Provide two professional child related references
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
