Develop mathematical subject knowledge and pedagogy to support the students you work with.

What is involved?

This programme is designed to improve the subject knowledge and pedagogical knowledge of all teaching assistants supporting the learning of secondary maths.

Participants will focus on using precise mathematical language, representations and reasoning within the topics: addition and subtraction; multiplication and division; fractions; ratio and proportion. They will also carry out follow-up tasks in school to enable practice transfer to the classroom. The programme will take place over the equivalent of four days; participants must attend all sessions.

Who can take part?

This programme is for teaching assistants who work predominantly with students in the KS3 maths classroom or who lead intervention sessions with groups of students. Participants’ schools should already be engaged with a Teaching for Mastery Work Group, and this programme will complement that provision.

What will you learn?

• Your students will demonstrate a positive attitude towards the learning of maths
• You will use appropriate mathematical language and representations with confidence
• You will develop your understanding of how to adapt resources to meet students’ needs
• You will develop an understanding of how algebra relates to the generalisation of number

What is the cost?

Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics (SKTM) - Secondary Teaching Assistants is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme and is free to state-funded schools.

Apply for SKTM - Secondary Teaching Assistants here.