Project Code: NCP25-27

Develop mathematical subject knowledge and pedagogy

Who can take part?

This programme is designed for primary teaching assistants who are supporting maths, and who would like to develop their specialist knowledge for teaching maths. This may be particularly relevant for new TAs, or TAs who have not received maths-specific training.

What is involved?

This programme is designed to improve the subject knowledge and pedagogical knowledge for all practitioners supporting the learning of primary maths.

It supports primary teaching assistants who are supporting maths to develop specialist knowledge for teaching maths, and to develop distinct pedagogical decision-making, which will impact on their practice when supporting maths. It takes place over the equivalent of four days.

What will you learn?

• Your pupils will positively engage with maths that challenges them

• You will identify common misconceptions and ways of addressing these to help pupils master important concepts

• You will develop an understanding of key principles and approaches associated with teaching for mastery

What is the cost?

The SKTM Primary Teaching Assistants Programme is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participating schools.

Sessions:

All sessions will take place at Outwood Institute of Education Conference Centre, Tenter Balk Lane, Adwick le Street, Doncaster, DN6 7EQ on the following dates:

• Session 1: Tuesday 3rd February 2026, 9:30am - 2:30pm

• Session 2: Tuesday 10th March 2026, 9:30am - 2:30pm

• Session 3: Tuesday 28th April 2026, 9:30am - 2:30pm

• Session 4: Tuesday 9th June 2026, 9:30am - 2:30pm