Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Mathematics (Rye College)

Hours of work: 37 Hours
Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only etc.
(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Monday 23 November 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Rye College
The Grove
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7NQ

Phone: 01797 222545
Email: hrteam@ryecollege.co.uk
Website:

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic, and adaptable Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support with Mathematics. They are required to hold GCSE and A-level Mathematics qualifications: a degree in Mathematics or related fields would be desirable.
Our aim is to challenge every learner to exceed their own expectations of themselves; create a can-do culture and the resilience to excel; include all members of our community through shared endeavour; and nurture diverse skills, talents and abilities whilst celebrating excellence.
Our ideal candidate will:
• Have experience or interest in working in an educational setting.
• Have a good standard of education in particular Mathematics and English.
• Have the ability to multi-task under pressure and able to juggle tasks at once.
• Have excellent organisational ability and the ability to effectively prioritise workload.
• Have excellent face to face customer service skills/experience.
• Have experience of resource ordering and dealing with suppliers.
• Have excellent attention to detail, who picks up on mistakes and rectifies problems before they arise.
• Demonstrate a willingness to become involved in the life of the college.
• Be enthusiastic, energetic, and open to innovation.
• Have integrity, optimism, and a good sense of humour.
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent.
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace.
In return, we offer:
• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues.
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals.
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances.
• A college in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging, and thoughtful.
We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit to our college prior to application.
Rye College is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
As an employee of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust you are required to have regard to the character of the Trust and its foundation and to undertake not to do anything in any way contrary to the interests of the foundation.