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- Claydon High School
- Address: Claydon, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 0EG
- Salary: £19,869 (actual per annum)
- Hours: 33 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time + 5 PD days)
- Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
- Reference: 5476
Working Pattern
- Monday - Thursday, 8.15am - 4pm
- Friday 8.15am - 3.15pm (with a daily 30-minute unpaid break)
Job Overview
Claydon High School is looking for a Mathematics Teaching Assistant.
‘Be the best you can be’.
We are looking to appoint a colleague with excellent numeracy and a desire to ensure students are prepared for their future lives with mathematical skills. You will support teachers and learners in Mathematics lessons developing numeracy skills and fluency. In addition, you will work with small groups of students delivering catch up intervention or supporting GCSE revision.
Ideal Candidate
- Experience of working with young people aged 11-16 in an educational setting
- Good ICT skills to support learners
- Suitable for graduates considering a future career in teaching
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You will play a central role in supporting our students to ‘be the best they can be’. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them make the most of their potential.
About the School
Claydon High School is a popular, oversubscribed and friendly comprehensive school on the outskirts of Ipswich; we are situated close to the A14 with easy transport links across Suffolk and into Essex. We are a small school with 775 students on roll which means that there is a close working relationship with all the staff and students in the school. As part of the Penrose Learning Trust, we also work closely with other schools within the MAT to achieve “excellence through collaboration”.
Contact Information
If you would like to have a discussion about the post or visit the school, please email Sue Perrotton, Headteacher's PA on admin@claydonhigh.com.
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How to Apply
To apply, please visit the Penrose Learning Trust website [http://www.penroselearningtrust.uk] or the school website [https://www.claydonhigh.com/].
Important Dates
- Closing date: 12 pm, 6 October 2026
- Interview date: week commencing 12 October 2026
Commitment to Safeguarding
Penrose Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide references, undergo employment checks and an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.
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