Mathematics and Statistics Support Assistant

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities around the world.

The Role

Mathematics and Statistics Support Assistants work in the sigma drop-in centre to provide support to students with a range of abilities and skills from across the Coventry University Group who require help with their studies. The team offer support to students studying a range of disciplines using a broad spectrum of mathematical knowledge. If required, you will refer students to colleagues who have greater knowledge and understanding in their field of study. 

In this role you will facilitate group work where appropriate and manage the facilities whilst you are on duty, ensuring a quiet and conducive environment and fair systems of supporting everyone at busy times. You will also manage the recording system of student visits.

You will join our core staff to make up a team of support assistants with a diverse range of expertise across mathematics and statistics.  You will be required to work flexibly to provide support as and when needed.  At certain times of the year, when our drop-in service is very busy, extra hours may be available.

Our Successful Candidate

Our successful candidate will hold a degree in Mathematics, which covers a broad spectrum of both pure and applied mathematics. You will have experience teaching mathematics to at least A level (or equivalent) standard. 

You will have the knowledge and understand of mathematical topics including differential and integral calculus, differential equations, vectors, matrices and complex numbers.  Knowledge of mathematical software such as Matlab would be an advantage but is not essential.  

You will have excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to tailor your teaching style to support a diverse range of students.  An ability to gently probe student understanding to discern where exactly they need help is vital, as are a friendly and welcoming disposition.

Successful candidates will be offered this role on an agency worker basis through our group’s internal recruitment agency thefutureworks.

The Benefits

Along with a competitive salary we offer an industry leading Rewards and Benefits package which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• New Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle To Work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Closing Date: 29^th September 2024

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