Maths Support Teaching Assistant - Secondary SEN School

Strong numeracy skills can open doors for young people – and your support could make that difference.

A specialist secondary provision in Sunderland is seeking a Maths Support Teaching Assistant to help pupils aged 11–16 who struggle with numeracy due to learning difficulties, ADHD or autism.

Responsibilities

Your role will include:

• Supporting pupils during maths lessons
• Delivering small group numeracy intervention sessions
• Helping pupils understand key maths concepts
• Encouraging confidence when approaching maths tasks
• Supporting GCSE maths preparation

Experience Requirements

A strong understanding of maths is beneficial but experience in education is not essential.

Candidates may start on a trainee TA scale while gaining classroom experience.

Classroom Environment

Classes are typically 8–10 pupils, allowing staff to provide targeted support.

Pupils benefit from:

• Step-by-step learning approaches
• Practical maths activities
• Additional intervention sessions

Apply Today

If you enjoy maths and want to support young people in building essential life skills, apply today.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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