Maths Graduate

Location: Chichester
Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Maths Focus – Upper Key Stage 2)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 15:30 (Term Time Only)

Are you a maths graduate looking for an exciting opportunity to share your passion for maths with young learners? Do you want to inspire the next generation and help children develop confidence in numeracy? A beautiful countryside primary school in Chichester is looking for a Teaching Assistant with a specialism in maths to support pupils in Upper Key Stage 2. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has a maths degree or experience working with the KS2 or KS3/KS4 curriculum, and who is eager to work in education, supporting pupils to build a solid mathematical foundation.

This role is perfect for someone who wants to make a real difference in a classroom environment. You will work closely with teachers to deliver small-group interventions and one-to-one support, helping pupils develop problem-solving skills and a love for learning. By breaking down complex concepts and making maths accessible and engaging, you will play a key role in supporting pupils to reach their full potential and overcome any barriers to their learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group maths interventions to support pupils in Upper Key Stage 2
• Work alongside class teachers to deliver and adapt maths lessons to meet individual learning needs
• Inspire pupils to develop a positive attitude towards maths, helping them to overcome any anxieties or difficulties
• Assist children in developing numeracy skills, problem-solving abilities, and logical thinking
• Create engaging and interactive learning experiences that make maths enjoyable
• Track pupil progress and work collaboratively with the teaching team to provide targeted support
• Follow the school’s safeguarding and behavioural policies at all times

Essential Experience/Attributes:

• A maths degree or experience working with the KS2 or KS3/KS4 curriculum
• A passion for helping young people develop confidence in maths
• Previous experience working with children in an educational or tutoring setting (preferred but not essential)
• A DBS check registered on the update service or a willingness to obtain one
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• A patient, supportive, and engaging approach
• The ability to be adaptable, remain calm in challenging situations, and respond to pupils’ needs
• Must be able to understand and follow the school’s safeguarding procedures and behavioural policies

This is an excellent opportunity for a maths graduate who is considering a career in education or wants to gain valuable classroom experience while making a real impact on young learners.

If you are interested or wish to discuss this role further apply now!

*Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

• Provide details for us to complete reference checks before employment.
• Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.*