Maths Graduate Teaching Assistant - East London Schools
Location: East London (Newham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Barking & Dagenham, and surrounding boroughs)
Position: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Salary: GBP85-GBP100 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Are you a recent Maths graduate with a passion for numbers and a desire to help young people succeed?
Are you considering a career in teaching or education and looking to gain valuable experience in a school setting?
We are currently recruiting Maths Graduate Teaching Assistants for a number of welcoming and high-achieving secondary schools across East London. This role is perfect for aspiring teachers or graduates with a strong academic background in Mathematics.
About the Role:
As a Maths Graduate Teaching Assistant, youll work closely with the Maths department, supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and occasionally KS5). Youll assist in delivering lessons, work with pupils who need extra support, and help raise attainment in maths.
Key Responsibilities:
· Support Maths teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management
· Provide 1:1 and small group interventions for students who require additional help
· Assist with exam preparation, homework clubs, and enrichment activities
· Adapt resources and strategies for pupils with SEN, EAL, or low confidence in numeracy
· Encourage a positive, growth-focused attitude toward learning maths
Ideal Candidate:
· A recent Maths or STEM graduate (2:2 or above)
· Excellent communication and numeracy skills
· A passion for working with young people and helping them succeed
· Patient, proactive, and adaptable
· Previous experience in a school or with children is desirable but not essential
Why Apply?
· Gain hands-on experience before applying for teacher training (e.g., PGCE or School Direct)
· Work in supportive, inclusive East London schools with strong leadership
· Receive guidance and mentoring from experienced staff
· Play a key role in helping students build confidence and achieve academic success
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team. If you have a friend who you think would be interested in this vacancy, then please refer them to us and you could earn GBP150 from our Refer a Friend scheme.
