Job description
Are you passionate about Mathematics and motivated to make a real difference for our students? We are seeking a dedicated Maths Education Support Assistant to provide personalised support to students and enhance their learning within the maths curriculum. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with students, helping them build confidence, develop independence and achieve their full potential academically and personally.
What you will do:
- Support students’ learning in maths lessons and through targeted interventions, in line with teacher planning
- Prepare and adapt resources to meet individual learning needs and styles
- Promote independence and confidence through structured support and guided practice
- Monitor and record student progress, maintaining accurate and organised documentation
- Support students’ wider development, including social, emotional and communication skills
- Assist with whole-school maths activities and initiatives
- Provide personal care and physical support where required
- Communicate effectively with staff and students to maintain high standards of learning and care
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection procedures at all
What we’re looking for:
- A genuine passion for Mathematics and supporting young people
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade 5/C or above
- Patient, resilient, flexible and positive approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with excellent organisational ability
- Ability to work independently and use initiative while following direction from teaching staff
- Confident IT skills and ability to maintain accurate records
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students
Desirable: Experience in an education setting, delivering maths interventions, or supporting students with SEND; knowledge of maths learning platforms and tools.
What We Offer:
- A role with real purpose and daily impact on students’ learning
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A rewarding role helping students achieve their potential
- Generous pension scheme and life cover
- Staff Wellbeing sessions and support
- Retails discounts and subsidised meals
- Free on-site parking
Why work with us?
Be part of a supportive and passionate team, helping students succeed in Mathematics while developing your own skills and career. Apply today and make a real difference every day!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy, interview and appoint earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this role.
Valence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Valence School is committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality for all. References will be taken up before interview and online checks undertaken for shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check (this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Valence School
Foundation special school · Ages 4–19
- Pupils
- 132
- Avg teacher salary
- £48,230
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 5.4:1
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Westerham, Kent, TN16 1QN
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- Salary
- £19,531.00 Annually (Actual) £13.11 per hour : 32.5 hours per week : Term Time Only
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 22 June 2026
- Closing date
- 5 July 2026
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