Are you an experienced and capable Teaching Assistant looking to develop your career further? Could you deliver a variety of numeracy related learning activities and interventions in order to raise standards of numeracy across our school?   

Neston High is an 11-18 oversubscribed comprehensive school in Cheshire which.  It is a school full of opportunity, challenge and enjoyment for students and one where high achievement is the norm.  At Neston, we expect the highest standards of behaviour and mutual respect and we believe that self-discipline and a creative approach to learning will ensure our continued success as a school and academic success for each individual.

An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen in the Mathematics Department, for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to work alongside the department and its leadership team to develop the quality of delivery and support available for our students.

The successful candidate will support students with weak numeracy skills across the school and lead on planning, delivering and evaluating programs of numeracy support and interventions for individuals/groups/whole classes of students both in and outside the classroom.  In addition, you will also be responsible for monitoring students and assessing, recording and reporting on students’ achievement, progress and development.  

You should:  

Have experience of working with students with additional needs. Have a flexible and proactive approach to supporting students. Be pro-active with the ability to act on your own initiative. Be able to build excellent working relationships with students, staff and parents. A good understanding of the issues relating to child development and inclusion. Have good literacy and numeracy skills with a “C” grade or above in GCSE Maths and English Have excellent communication skills. Have good IT skills. Have good behaviour management skills. A commitment to safeguarding children.

In return, we will offer you the opportunity to further your professional development in a supportive and friendly environment.  

Excited by this unique challenge? We look forward to hearing from you. 

Closing date for applications 9am Friday 5th July 2024

For more information please contact - admin@nestonhigh.com

Neston High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applications will be subject to checks with past employers and enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants who have lived outside of the UK in the past five years will be required to provide a Police Check from their country of residence. In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process. The School is an equal opportunities employer.

How to apply

Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.