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Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics - Teaching Assistants in Special Schools
This programme is designed for teaching assistants who are supporting maths, and who would like to develop their specialist knowledge for teaching maths. This programme is designed to improve the subject knowledge and pedagogical knowledge for all practitioners supporting the learning of maths. This may be particularly relevant for new TAs, or TAs who have not received maths-specific training.
Work Group Dates for 2025.26
Delivered as a mixture of afternoon and twilight sessions all held online the dates are as follows;
Thursday 15th January 2026 12.30pm - 3pm Â
Thursday 5th February 2026 3pm - 5.30pmÂ
Thursday 5th March 2026 12.30pm - 3pm Â
Wednesday 25th March 2026 3pm - 5.30pmÂ
Thursday 30th April 2026 12.30pm - 3pm Â
Wednesday 13th May 2026 3pm - 5.30pmÂ
Thursday 11th June 2026 12.30pm - 3pm Â
Wednesday 24th June 2026 3pm - 5.30pmÂ
Regional Special Schools Teaching for Mastery Community
Collaborative support for teachers developing maths teaching in special school settings. This community is open to teachers in special schools that are currently engaged in one of the Maths Hubs’ national programmes.
Participation is optional and free. Teachers do not need to commit additional time beyond the two twilight webinars, though they are encouraged to contribute to the dedicated online community.
Twilight Webinar DatesÂ
Tuesday 20th January 2026 3.45pm - 5.15pm
Wednesday 10th June 2026 3.45pm - 5.15pmÂ
Our aim
The core purpose of the hub is to help schools and colleges lead improvement in mathematics education across the region. We seek to harness all the maths leadership and expertise within the area, to develop and spread excellent practice, for the benefit of all pupils and students.
