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Academic Mentor / Teaching Assistant Maths

Posted: 29-09-2025
Category: Graduates
Location: Aylestone
Type: Full-time / Temporary
Salary: £85 - £100 per day

Full time Academic Mentor - Mathematics

My client secondary school, located in South Leicester, Leicestershire are looking for an academic tutor to support pupils in maths.

The school have identified a number of pupils that are taking their GCSEs next summer that need extra support and tuition in order to gain a good grade in Maths. The recruited graduate will be working with a small number of pupils on a rota basis, looking at where they currently are with maths and what areas they require additional help in. The recruited mentor will then be setting out a plan for progression for each individual pupil.

The school are ideally looking for a maths graduate – or someone with a good A Level in maths – who has previous experience of working with or supporting young people, be that in or outside of a school.

This is an exciting temporary opportunity for a maths graduate to join a Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school by providing tailored support to those that need it most.

To be successful in your application, you should:

Hold a degree in Maths or strong A Level in Maths
Have experience of working with young people, preferably at Secondary level
Be able to get to a school in South Leicester
Have high expectations for yourself and the pupils you teach
Be available five days a week – starting in October ‘25

Working with Smile Education:

Years of good relationships with schools in East Midlands
Competitive rates of pay.
Support with CV formatting, interview preparations from your committed consultant.
Honest, helpful and friendly support in finding you the work you need.

If you’d like some further information and an informal chat then please, send your CV or contact me at patrick@smile-education.co.uk or call me on 0116 507 1692

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