Graduate Maths Teaching Assistant, KPI EDUCATION

Graduate Maths Teaching Assistant – Train to Teach Opportunity

Location: Poole (BH17 postcode area)

Salary: £26,000–£28,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Start Date: September (or ASAP)

Are you a high-achieving Maths graduate looking to begin a rewarding career in education?

We are recruiting on behalf of two secondary schools in the BH17 area of Poole for an ambitious Graduate Maths Teaching Assistant with a clear pathway into teacher training.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while supporting students in Mathematics before progressing onto a salaried or unsalaried Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme.

• Support students in Mathematics lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to assist at Key Stage 5.
• Work alongside experienced teachers to deliver engaging and effective lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small group intervention to help students improve their mathematical understanding, confidence and problem‑solving skills.
• Support students in preparation for GCSE examinations and classroom assessments.
• Help raise student attainment and encourage a positive attitude towards Mathematics.
• Develop the skills and experience needed to progress into teacher training.

• A 2:1 degree or above in Mathematics or a closely related subject (e.g. Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Financial Mathematics, Mathematics with Education or Mathematics and Computing).
• A Levels or BTEC Level 3 (Pass/C or above).
• GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in English and Mathematics.
• Right to Work in the UK.

We are unable to accept equivalent qualifications in place of A Levels/BTEC or GCSEs. Applicants must hold the specified UK qualifications.

• Passionate about Mathematics and education.
• Interested in pursuing a career in teaching.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, proactive and enthusiastic.
• Able to inspire and support secondary-aged students.
• Confident explaining mathematical concepts in an engaging and accessible way.

• Competitive salary of £26,000–£28,000 per annum.
• Full‑time, paid school‑based experience.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Mentoring from experienced teaching staff.
• A clear route into an Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people’s education.

If you’re a high‑achieving Maths graduate ready to take the first step towards a career in teaching, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exciting Graduate Maths Teaching Assistant – Train to Teach opportunity in the BH17 area of Poole.