Numeracy Intervention Teaching Assistant – Secondary School Blackwood From £85.51 per day Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 3:00pm Start Date: ASAP Looking to make a real difference in secondary education? Do you have strong numeracy skills, a patient approach, and a passion for helping young people succeed? Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for a Numeracy Intervention Teaching Assistant to join one of our welcoming and forward-thinking partner secondary schools in Blackwood. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with pupils and wants to play a key role in improving confidence, attainment, and engagement in mathematics. You will work with small groups of pupils who require additional support with numeracy, helping them build essential maths skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. This role would suit aspiring teachers, graduates, experienced Teaching Assistants, sports coaches, youth workers, or anyone with a passion for education and supporting young people. The Role As a Numeracy Intervention Teaching Assistant, you will: Deliver targeted maths and numeracy intervention sessions to small groups of pupils Support students who may lack confidence or struggle to engage with mathematics Encourage participation, resilience, and independent learning Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to monitor pupil progress Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of learners Build strong relationships with pupils to improve both confidence and academic performance Uphold safeguarding policies and promote pupil wellbeing at all times About the School This modern and rapidly developing secondary school in Blackwood is committed to creating confident, independent learners through a balance of traditional values and innovative teaching methods. The school prides itself on providing a nurturing environment where pupils feel supported, challenged, and motivated to achieve their full potential. Their vision is to develop happy, healthy pupils who are fully prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world. What We’re Looking For The ideal candidate will be: Confident supporting mathematics and numeracy learning Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to education Resilient, adaptable, and proactive Calm, patient, and encouraging in challenging situations Able to communicate effectively with pupils and staff Experienced working with young people in schools, coaching, youth work, care, or support settings (desirable but not essential) We welcome applications from candidates with professional or personal experience supporting children with additional learning needs (ALN/SEN). Full support and guidance will be provided by Teaching Personnel. Requirements To be considered for this role, you must have: The right to work in the UK An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one) Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) Two professional references covering the last 24 months Why Work with Teaching Personnel? As the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel offers ongoing support to help you succeed in your education career. When you join us, you’ll benefit from: ✅ A dedicated education consultant focused on finding the right role for you ✅ Flexible work opportunities to suit your lifestyle and career goals ✅ Access to our easy-to-use booking app for managing work availability ✅ Competitive daily pay rates ✅ Ongoing CPD and training opportunities ✅ A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme ✅ Opportunities to gain long-term school experience and progress within education Apply Today If you are ready to take the next step in your education career and support pupils in reaching their full potential through numeracy intervention, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to secure your opportunity in this rewarding secondary school role in Blackwood. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.