Curriculum Teaching Assistant – Maths 

Robert Barclay Academy

Grade: H5 + Outer Fringe 

Hours:  Up to 27 hours and 30 minutes per week

Working Pattern: 9.00 to 15.00 Monday to Friday

Contract: Term-time plus 5 days INSET

Actual Salary: Up to £17,700 per annum  - salary dependent on basic hours contracted

Start Date: September 2026 

Robert Barclay Academy is seeking to appoint a confident, motivated and enthusiastic Curriculum Teaching Assistant (Maths). This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a genuine passion for Mathematics and education to play a key role in raising standards of numeracy and supporting students to achieve their full potential in Maths. Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or a graduate considering a future in teaching, this role offers an excellent platform to develop your skills and make a real difference.

What you will do:

• Work alongside Maths teachers to support high-quality teaching and learning in the classroom
• Provide targeted numeracy support for students, including small group and 1:1 interventions to improve numeracy outcomes
• Help plan, prepare and organise Maths resources and learning activities
• Support students of all abilities to build confidence, resilience and success in Maths
• Contribute to the department’s drive to raise achievement and close gaps in attainment

What we are looking for:

• A strong interest in Mathematics and supporting young people to succeed
• High personal standards and a commitment to professional growth
• A proactive, positive and flexible approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why join us?

At RBA, you will be part of a supportive and ambitious team committed to delivering a creative and engaging curriculum. We invest in our staff and provide opportunities for professional development at every stage.

For graduates, this role offers an excellent pathway into teaching and we have a track record of doing this.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and develop your career in education, we would love to hear from you.

Diversity: Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion.  We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

RBA is also committed to becoming an anti-racist organisation. In our relentless efforts to be an anti-racist organisation, we recognise the negative impacts of under representation and lack of diversity in our organisation, our education system and in all aspects of our society. To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.

Closing date: Monday 6^th July 2026

Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.