Graduate teaching assistant

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Graduate Teaching Assistant - Numeracy Support | Outstanding Secondary School | Watford | September 2026 Start

Location: Watford Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only Start Date: September 2026 Graduate Teaching Assistant: Numeracy Support

An outstanding secondary school in Watford is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN / Graduate Teaching Assistant to provide specialist numeracy support from September 2026. This full-time opportunity is ideal for a passionate Mathematics or STEM graduate/ Numeracy Teaching Assistant, or experienced Learning Support Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact on the progress of students.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant within this highly successful inclusion department, you will work closely with students who require additional support in Mathematics. The successful candidate will deliver targeted Maths intervention, helping pupils develop core numeracy skills, improve mathematical reasoning, and build the confidence needed to achieve success across the curriculum.

The Role: Graduate Teaching Assistant - Numeracy Support in Watford

As a Numeracy Support Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in raising attainment and supporting student achievement across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering targeted numeracy interventions and Maths support sessions.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support for students with SEN and SEND.
• Supporting students preparing for GCSE Mathematics examinations.
• Reinforcing key mathematical concepts, problem-solving skills, and numerical reasoning.
• Working alongside Mathematics teachers to adapt resources and learning activities.
• Supporting students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Monitoring progress and contributing to intervention strategies.
• Encouraging student confidence, resilience, and independence in learning.

This role would suit a Maths Teaching Assistant, SEN Learning Support Assistant, or graduate seeking valuable school-based experience before progressing into teaching, educational psychology, or wider SEND careers.

Candidates with degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Psychology, or Education are particularly encouraged to apply, although graduates from all disciplines with strong numeracy skills will be considered.

Apply Now: Graduate Teaching Assistant - Numeracy Support in Watford

If you are a motivated SEN / Graduate Teaching Assistant, Numeracy Teaching Assistant, Maths Graduate Teaching Assistant, or Learning Support Assistant looking for a September 2026 start in Watford , this is an excellent opportunity to join an Outstanding secondary school and develop your career in education while supporting students to achieve success in Mathematics.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience in SEN support, numeracy intervention, Maths intervention, GCSE Maths support, SEND education, and secondary school learning support.