Secondary Classroom Assistant

Academics; Chester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Flexible schedule

Weekly pay

Career development

Job summary

Academics is seeking adaptable Secondary Classroom Assistants for Chester with immediate start. You will cover classes, manage behaviour, and support learning in the absence of teachers, across 11–16 age groups in local schools.

This role offers flexible daily bookings, part-time or long-term blocks, with weekly pay and a straightforward compliance process, including Enhanced DBS. No QTS required; a great stepping stone for roles in education.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people aged 11-16 in education, youth clubs, or sports.
• Excellent communication and confident classroom management.
• Willingness to work across Chester schools with flexible shifts.
• Enhanced DBS clearance or readiness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils aged 11-16 across secondary departments.
• Deliver pre-set work left by regular staff and guide tasks.
• Manage behaviour, keep pupils on task and safe.
• Adapt to immediate bookings and different school environments.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Student engagement

Adaptability

Job description

Secondary Classroom Assistant - Chester - Immediate Start

Academics, a reputable education recruitment agency, is seeking adaptable, enthusiastic, and confident Secondary Classroom Assistants for flexible daily supply, short-term, and long-term opportunities at supportive secondary schools across Chester.

Secondary Classroom Assistants play a vital role in maintaining classroom continuity and supporting student learning when regular teaching staff are absent. In this role, you step into high school classrooms to manage group behavior, deliver pre-set work left by absent subject teachers, and keep pupils focused and safe. No Qualified Teacher Status or subject teaching is required-your main focus is strong classroom control, clear communication, and student engagement. This position is an ideal stepping stone for experienced Teaching Assistants, recent Graduates, Youth Workers, Sports Coaches, or individuals looking to build hands-on secondary education experience.

Role Overview

• Classroom Supervision: Supervise pupils aged 11-16 across various secondary departments in Chester, ensuring a calm, structured, and productive learning environment.
• Deliver Set Work: Distribute and guide students through lesson plans and learning tasks prepared in advance by regular teaching staff.
• Student Engagement: Answer basic student queries, manage classroom dynamics, and keep pupils on task throughout the lesson.
• Flexibility & Immediate Work: Enjoy the choice of immediate daily morning bookings, part-time shifts, or ongoing long-term block placements.

Requirements

• Experience: Background working with or supporting young people (aged 11-16) in education, youth clubs, sports coaching, care, or community leadership.
• Key Skills: Natural confidence, strong communication skills, authority in managing teenager group dynamics, and high adaptability.
• Proactive Mindset: Enthusiasm for stepping into new classroom environments across Chester.
• Compliance: An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or readiness to apply immediately).

Why Join Academics?

• Immediate Availability: Fast-track your application and start working in local schools as soon as your compliance checks are completed.
• Ultimate Flexibility: Work the days that suit your schedule-full-time or part-time.
• Competitive Pay: Earn competitive daily rates paid weekly via a simple online timesheet system.
• Career Growth: Gain hands-on classroom management experience-perfect for those building a portfolio for future PGCE/SCITT routes.

Academics is committed to safeguarding children. All candidates must pass enhanced background checks.

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