Location: Chester
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £95 - £115 per day
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people in a secondary school environment?
Do you have the confidence and resilience to manage challenging behaviour and help students overcome barriers to learning?
Are you looking for flexible day-to-day work with the opportunity to secure a long-term Teaching Assistant role?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of welcoming secondary schools across Chester, recruiting dedicated Teaching Assistants to support their students. These schools are committed to providing inclusive learning environments where every young person is encouraged to succeed through strong pastoral care, high expectations, and engaging classroom experiences.
The schools are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant on a flexible day-to-day basis, with long-term opportunities available for the right Teaching Assistant. The successful Teaching Assistant will support students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, working alongside classroom teachers to promote positive behaviour, keep pupils engaged in learning, and deliver targeted academic, behavioural and pastoral support. Experience supporting students with challenging behaviour, SEMH or SEND would be highly beneficial.
The successful Teaching Assistant will have:
• At least 6 months' experience working within a UK secondary school setting
• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or supporting young people aged 11 to 16
• Experience supporting students with challenging behaviour, SEMH or SEND is highly desirable
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• A calm, resilient and proactive approach to supporting young people
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment
Salary description
£95.00 - £115.00 per day