Classroom Assistant

Academics; Chester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting for a Secondary Classroom Assistant in Chester with immediate start. You will support teachers across subjects, help manage classroom dynamics and engage pupils during lessons.

Flexible daily supply as well as short-term and long-term placements are available to suit your schedule. The role suits experienced support workers, teaching assistants, learning support staff, or recent graduates looking to gain secondary education experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with young people in educational, youth work, tutoring, or care settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and confidence with teenagers.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply) and ability to commute around Chester.

Responsibilities

• Classroom and group support across subjects.
• 1:1 pupil engagement to aid understanding and confidence.
• Assist with maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Adapt to daily supply, short-term, or long-term placements across Chester schools.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Communication

Experience with youths

Job description

Secondary Classroom Assistant - Chester - Immediate Start

Academics, a reputable education recruitment agency, is seeking an enthusiastic, patient, and proactive Classroom Assistant for flexible daily supply, short-term, and long-term opportunities at supportive secondary schools across Chester.

Classroom Assistants provide vital support in maintaining an effective learning environment, assisting teachers with lesson execution, and helping pupils engage fully with their schoolwork. This position is ideal for experienced Support Workers, Teaching assisatnts, learning support assistants, recent Graduates, or individuals with a background in youth mentoring looking to gain valuable experience in secondary education. Whether you want daily supply flexibility or long-term placement stability, we want to hear from you if you are ready to work as a Classroom Assistant in Chester this term.

Role Overview

• Classroom & Group Support: Assist subject teachers across various disciplines, helping keep students on task, managing classroom dynamics, and supporting small group activities.


• 1:1 Pupil Engagement: Provide tailored support to pupils who require additional guidance, helping them understand instructions, build confidence, and overcome barriers to learning.


• Flexibility: Step into secondary school departments across Chester for daily morning cover, short-term assignments, or ongoing full-time placements.


• Positive Learning Environment: Reinforce school standards, encourage positive behavior, and foster an inclusive atmosphere where all students can succeed.

Requirements

• Experience: Previous experience working with young people or teenagers in educational, youth work, tutoring, or care settings.


• Key Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, patience, confidence in managing teenager dynamics, and effective communication.


• Adaptability: A resilient and proactive approach to stepping into new secondary school environments across Chester.


• Compliance & Location: An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) and the ability to commute around Chester and surrounding Cheshire West areas.

Why Join Academics?

• Ultimate Flexibility: Choose full-time or part-time days that match your personal schedule.


• Competitive Pay: Earn competitive daily rates paid weekly through a simple online timesheet system.


• Career Development: Gain hands-on secondary school experience, ideal for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, or pastoral staff.


• Local Network: Full support and guidance from a dedicated local consultant with deep connections across Chester.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy