Teaching Assistant
26 days ago
Chester
Teaching Assistant – Chester | TalentBoard TalentBoard is recruiting dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support a number of wonderful primary and secondary schools across Chester and the surrounding Cheshire areas. If you’re passionate about helping children achieve their best and enjoy working within a supportive school environment, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your education career. We offer a wide range of flexible supply roles, long-term placements and part-time opportunities, making this ideal for candidates looking for adaptable working patterns that fit around study, childcare, or other commitments. What you’ll be doing • Supporting teachers with engaging, inclusive classroom activities across different subjects., • Encouraging pupils’ confidence and participation, helping them stay focused and motivated., • Providing 1:1 support or small-group intervention to reinforce learning and build essential skills., • Using positive behaviour strategies to help create a calm, supportive learning environment., • Assisting with the organisation of classroom resources, displays and day-to-day routines., • Promoting the inclusion of all pupils, including those needing additional academic or emotional support., • Ensuring safeguarding standards are upheld and putting pupil wellbeing at the centre of everything you do. What we’re looking for • Experience supporting children or young people is beneficial — but we also welcome candidates from care, youth work, coaching, mentoring or support-based roles., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with pupils and staff., • A friendly, patient and proactive approach to learning support., • Ability to work well as part of a team while showing initiative when needed., • A genuine interest in education and helping children thrive academically and socially., • An Enhanced DBS is required (or willingness to obtain one). Why join TalentBoard in Chester? • A wide variety of opportunities across Chester primary and secondary schools, including Hoole, Upton, Boughton, Vicars Cross, Handbridge and beyond., • Flexible working options tailored to your lifestyle and weekly availability., • Supportive, knowledgeable consultants who understand school environments and prioritise your wellbeing., • Weekly pay with competitive rates., • A great pathway into teaching, educational psychology, SEN support or wider child-focused careers., • The chance to build diverse classroom experience across a range of settings. If you’re ready to make a real difference to pupils in Chester and want a role where every day brings new opportunities to grow, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and begin your journey with TalentBoard.