Maths Teaching Assistant – Graduate Pathway to Teacher Training

September 2026 Start | £110 per day (£550 Per Week | Secondary School | Full-Time / Term-Time

Are you a high-achieving Maths graduate considering a career in teaching?

This is an exciting opportunity to spend a year as a Maths Teaching Assistant within a successful secondary school, gaining valuable classroom experience and developing the skills needed to progress into Maths Teacher Training.

The academy is committed to supporting ambitious graduates who want to build a long-term career in education, after your 12 month placement, you would likely be enrolled into an Maths Teacher Training programme enabling you to become a fully qualified teacher within the next 12 months - this would be a fully funded qualification which would come along with a teacher training salary. 

What You'll Get

• Approximately£110 per day
• Excellent Manchester based opportunity
• Full-time role from September 2026
• A full year of hands-on secondary school experience
• Work alongside experienced Maths teachers
• Opportunities to observe and learn from outstanding teaching
• Experience supporting KS3 & KS4 Maths
• Develop classroom management and communication skills
• Dedicated support and mentoring
• A clear pathway towards Maths Teacher Training
• Potential long-term opportunities within the academy

The Perfect Candidate

We are looking for an ambitious graduate with a genuine passion for Mathematics and a clear desire to become a teacher.

You must have:

• Strong desire to become a fully qualified Maths Teacher
• A First Class or 2:1 degree in Mathematics or a strong Maths-related subject
• Strong GCSE Mathematics results
• Strong A-Level Mathematics results
• Excellent communication skills
• The confidence and ability to work with young people
• A genuine ambition to progress into Maths Teacher Training
• The right to work full-time in the UK
• No sponsorship available

Why This Role?

This is more than a traditional Teaching Assistant position.

You'll spend the year learning from experienced teachers, developing your classroom skills and understanding what it takes to become an outstanding Maths Teacher.

For the right candidate, the academy will support your progression towards teacher training, giving you a fantastic foundation for a long-term career in education.

Ready to Take the First Step?

If you're a high-achieving Maths graduate who wants to become a teacher, this could be the perfect opportunity to gain experience, develop your skills and start your journey into the classroom.

Maths Graduate → Teaching Assistant → Teacher Training → Qualified Maths Teacher

Apply today for a September 2026 start.

Location: Manchester
Salary: Approximately £110 per day
Contract: Full-time, academic year

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