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Location: Durham

Salary: £450 - £550 per week 

Start Date: September 2025

Contract: Full-time, long-term placement or day to day work.

Teaching Personnel is delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established and high-achieving secondary school in Durham to recruit a passionate and dedicated Maths Graduate. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive Maths department, where you will play a key role in inspiring students and raising attainment in mathematics.

The opportunity:
• Cover Supervision/Learning Support Assistant
• September 2025 start
• Hold / predicted a maths degree (or related) with a 2:2 or above
• Full-time role, Monday - Friday. Would also accept Part time
• £450 -£550 per week pro rata - term time only
• Chance to gain invaluable classroom experience before teacher training

The successful graduate must:
• A recent graduate with a degree in Mathematics or a closely related subject.
• A strong understanding of mathematical concepts and curriculum content.
• Experience working with children or in an educational setting is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, enthusiasm, and the ability to engage and motivate students.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a teaM

• A passion for education and helping students succeed

Key responsibilities for your role:
• Support classroom activities and assist in delivering Mathematics lessons to students of various age groups and abilities.
• Provide one-on-one or small group tuition to students who need additional help, either inside or outside of class time.
• Assist in the preparation of teaching materials and resources.
• Help to monitor and assess students' progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents.
• Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students with homework and assignments.
• Assist with administrative duties related to student progress tracking and classroom organisation.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.

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