Jessica is a Fantastic Maths HLTA Looking to Secure a Role for September
Jessica is an ambitious and highly capable Higher Level Teaching Assistant with a First-Class Mathematics degree from the University of Kent and a clear commitment to a long-term career in secondary education. Currently working within a high-performing secondary school, she has gained extensive experience delivering Functional Skills Mathematics lessons, leading targeted interventions, and supporting students across KS3, KS4 and Post-16.
Combining excellent subject knowledge with a warm and inclusive approach, Jessica is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence in mathematics, and achieve their full potential. She is now seeking opportunities to continue building her classroom experience as she progresses towards qualified teacher status.
Education & Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Mathematics, First-Class Honours: University of Kent
- A Levels: Mathematics (A), Chemistry (B), Media (B) – City and Islington Sixth Form College
- GCSEs: 9 subjects including Mathematics and English Language (Grades 6–9) – La Sainte Union Catholic School
Experience Summary
Jessica is an accomplished education professional with experience delivering mathematics teaching, intervention programmes, and personalised support across secondary and post-16 settings. Her combination of strong academic credentials, classroom leadership, and SEN expertise enables her to support learners effectively across a wide range of abilities and needs. She is particularly skilled at building confidence, adapting learning, and creating positive relationships that drive student progress.
- Independently delivers Functional Skills Mathematics lessons and provides classroom support across KS3 and KS4 Mathematics.
- Designs and delivers targeted intervention programmes for students requiring additional academic support, including GCSE and A-Level learners.
- Extensive experience supporting students with Autism, ADHD, DLD, PDA, anxiety, social-emotional needs, and EAL requirements through personalised and inclusive approaches.
- Successfully taught a Year 7 nurture group, adapting teaching strategies to improve engagement, participation, and confidence.
- Provides revision support and intervention sessions for Year 11 students preparing for GCSE examinations.
- Delivers training to Learning Support Assistants on effective intervention planning, revision strategies, and supporting learners with additional needs.
- Works collaboratively with teaching staff and contributes to departmental discussions focused on improving outcomes for students facing barriers to learning.
- Continues to support learners aged 4–16 through her role as a Maths and English Tutor, delivering personalised tuition and monitoring progress through adaptive learning technologies.
Key Strengths
- Strong Mathematics subject knowledge supported by a First-Class degree
- Classroom teaching and Functional Skills delivery experience
- SEN expertise across a broad range of additional needs
- Skilled in intervention planning, progress tracking, and academic mentoring
- Inclusive and adaptive teaching approach
- Excellent relationship-building skills with students, staff, and families
- Confident supporting learners from KS3 through to Post-16
- Strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills
- Passionate about raising attainment and improving student confidence in Mathematics
- Committed to ongoing professional development and a future career in teaching