Maths Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Gateshead
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time
Salary: £90–£110 per day

Turn Your Maths Degree Into a Meaningful Career

Are you a Maths graduate wondering what comes next? Whether you're considering teacher training, educational psychology, tutoring, or a career working with young people, this role offers the perfect opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience while making a genuine difference.

Teaching Personnel is seeking ambitious, enthusiastic, and driven Maths Graduates to support secondary schools across Gateshead. This is far more than a classroom support role—it's a chance to inspire young people, develop skills, and build a strong foundation for a future career in education.

Why Choose This Role?

• Gain hands-on experience in secondary school classrooms before committing to teacher training.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning and develop confidence in Maths.
• Work closely with experienced teachers, SEN professionals, and pastoral teams.
• Develop valuable skills in communication, leadership, behaviour management, and mentoring.
• Make a lasting impact on students' academic progress and personal development.
• Strengthen applications for PGCE courses, teacher training programmes, and postgraduate study.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging one-to-one and small-group Maths interventions.
• Support students in developing numeracy, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Motivate and encourage learners who may lack confidence in Maths.
• Build positive relationships that promote engagement, attendance, and achievement.
• Support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Work alongside teaching staff to implement tailored support strategies.
• Track progress and celebrate student successes.

Who We're Looking For

• A Maths graduate (or hold a closely related degree).
• Passionate about education and supporting young people.
• Confident, resilient, and able to build rapport with students.
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Patient, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, or a related field.

What You'll Gain

• Competitive daily pay of £92.63–£110 per day.
• Free access to high-quality CPD and training programmes, including THRIVE and behaviour management training.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent school-based positions.
• A chance to build an impressive CV with relevant, practical experience.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to young people's futures every day.

If you're ready to take your first step into education, develop your professional skills, and inspire the next generation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and start your journey as a Maths Graduate Teaching Assistant in Gateshead from September 2026.

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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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