Maths Graduate Teaching Assistant – Secondary School | Witham, Essex
Use Your Maths Degree to Make a Difference
Are you a Maths graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before progressing into teacher training?
Step Into Teaching is partnering with a supportive secondary school in Witham to recruit a Maths Graduate Teaching Assistant for the September 2026 academic year. This full-time, term-time role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers while using your mathematical expertise to deliver targeted interventions that help students develop confidence in numeracy, reasoning and problem-solving.
The Role
As a Maths Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll support teaching and learning across the school while helping students achieve their full potential in Mathematics.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting students during lessons across a range of curriculum subjects.
- Delivering targeted Maths interventions on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
- Helping students strengthen their numeracy, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Supporting pupils preparing for GCSE Mathematics examinations.
- Assisting teachers with lesson delivery, classroom management and learning activities.
- Supporting students of all abilities, including those with SEND.
- Encouraging positive behaviour, resilience and a love of learning.
Role Details
Position: Maths Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: Witham, Essex
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time | Monday-Friday | Term Time Only
Salary: £500-£530 per week
This Opportunity is Perfect For Graduates Who Are:
- Aspiring Maths teachers looking to gain classroom experience before teacher training.
- Interested in careers within education, SEND or educational psychology.
- Passionate about helping young people develop confidence in Mathematics.
- Positive, proactive and confident communicators.
- Looking to gain a full academic year of paid school-based experience.
Candidate Requirements
- A 2:2 degree or above in Mathematics or a related subject - a strong A level in Maths would also be considered.
- GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in English and Maths.
- A genuine interest in education and supporting young people.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Reliable, enthusiastic and committed to making a positive impact.
Why Choose Step Into Teaching?
- Paid, full-time placements in welcoming and supportive schools.
- A recognised pathway into teacher training and wider education careers.
- Ongoing mentoring and professional development throughout your placement.
- A full academic year of valuable classroom experience.
- The opportunity to develop the skills and confidence needed for a successful career in education.
Apply Today
If you're ready to take the first step towards a rewarding career in teaching, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply or send your CV to [email protected].
Applications are reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.
Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks.
We aim to respond to all applications within five working days. Due to the volume of applications received, if you have not heard from us within this timeframe, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We encourage you to apply for future opportunities with Step Into Teaching.
Pay: £500.00-£520.00 per week
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Work Location: In person
