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