Sutton | September 2026 Start
Are you a Maths Graduate looking to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in education before progressing into a career in teaching, education, data analysis, finance, engineering, or other mathematics-related fields?
We are currently recruiting Maths Graduates for Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunities within supportive and high-performing secondary schools across Sutton and the wider South West London area. These long-term roles provide an excellent platform to build practical experience working with young people while developing a deeper understanding of learning, mathematical thinking, and classroom practice.
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students both in and out of the classroom, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full academic potential. Schools are particularly keen to engage Maths Graduates due to their strong subject knowledge, logical reasoning skills, and ability to support problem-solving and numeracy development.
The Role
Full-time Graduate Teaching Assistant position
Based in well-established secondary schools across Sutton
Supporting students across Key Stages 3-5
Providing 1:1 support and small group interventions
Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management
Supporting students with additional learning needs (SEND) where required
September 2026 startThe Ideal Candidate
A degree in Mathematics or a closely related subject
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Genuine interest in education, learning, and supporting young people
Ability to build positive and consistent relationships with students
Proactive, reliable, and professional approach to supporting learningWhy This Role?
For Maths Graduates, school-based experience offers invaluable insight into how students develop mathematical understanding, problem-solving skills, and confidence with numeracy in structured educational environments. This experience is highly valued by teacher training programmes and future employers across education, finance, data science, engineering, and related fields.
Working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Sutton will allow you to apply your mathematical knowledge in a practical setting while developing key skills in communication, behaviour support, intervention strategies, and student engagement.
Whether your ambition is to become a teacher, pursue postgraduate study, or enter a mathematics-related career, this Graduate Teaching Assistant role provides an excellent foundation for your professional journey.
Application Process
Please submit your CV today to be considered for this opportunity.
Academics is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and all other safer recruitment and compliance checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance
Salary description
£95.00 - £120.00 per day