Maths Support Assistant

Posted 30 June 2026
Salary £500 - £550 per week
LocationLewisham
Job type Contract
Discipline SupportGraduates & Teacher Training Opportunities
ReferenceV-121873

Job description

Maths Support Assistant | Lewisham | September Start

Are you a Maths graduate or someone with a strong academic background looking to support pupils in developing confidence and improving attainment in Mathematics? This Maths Support Assistant opportunity in Lewisham offers the chance to work within a secondary school environment, supporting students through targeted interventions, classroom support and small-group learning.

This Maths Support Assistant role is ideal for a graduate looking to gain valuable experience before progressing into teaching, tutoring or education-based careers. The successful Maths Support Assistant will work alongside the Maths department, supporting pupils across KS3 and KS4 with problem-solving, numeracy skills and building confidence in the subject.

The school has a strong focus on improving outcomes through personalised support, ensuring pupils receive additional guidance where needed while developing independent learning skills.

Full Academic Year | £500–£550 per week

What the school can offer a Maths Support Assistant:
  • Experience supporting pupils across KS3 and KS4 Mathematics
  • Opportunity to deliver small-group and 1:1 Maths interventions
  • Exposure to lesson planning, assessment and pupil progress tracking
  • Support from experienced Maths teachers and department leaders
  • Development of classroom management and communication skills
  • Strong preparation for teacher training or a future career in education
  • A collaborative department focused on improving pupil outcomes
The successful Maths Support Assistant will:
  • Hold A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications) and a BA degree
  • Have strong Maths ability and academic confidence
  • Be able to explain concepts clearly to young people
  • Build positive relationships with pupils
  • Be patient, encouraging and proactive
  • Have a genuine interest in supporting students to succeed
If you are looking for a Maths Support Assistant role where you can combine your subject knowledge with helping young people achieve their potential, this is an excellent Lewisham opportunity from September 2026.

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Maths Support Assistant | Lewisham | September | INDSUP