Teaching Assistant

Core Education; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant in Chester to support the class teacher and enhance children's learning. Responsibilities include providing 1:1 support, assisting with classroom setup, and offering phonics guidance. The role requires previous classroom experience and ideally a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification. Excellent pay and professional development opportunities available.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Dedicated Education Recruitment Consultant

Interview preparation and training

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a classroom with primary children.
• Passion for children's learning and development.
• DBS on the update service or willing to process a new one.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher with classroom setup.
• Support all children within the class.
• Help clear away at the end of each day.

Skills

Support children with their reading and writing

Provide 1:1 support with children

Classroom setup support

Phonics support

Intervention support

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Job Type: Temporary

Duration: Ongoing

Location: Chester

Salary: GBP90 - GBP100 per day

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am 3.45pm

Core Education are working with a vibrant primary school based in the Chester area. They are keen to recruit an experienced Teaching Assistant to assist the class teacher and support their children s learning and development.

Teaching Assistant: Key Responsibilities / Duties:

• Support the class teacher to set up the classroom
• Support all children within the class
• Provide 1:1 support with children who have additional learning needs
• Provide phonics support to children in class
• Help teacher to clear away at the end of each day
• Provide intervention support to children struggling academically within the class
• Support children with their reading and writing

Teaching Assistant Requirements / Experience and Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a classroom ideally with primary children
• A passion for children's learning and development
• Have recently worked with children in an educational or other similar setting
• Ideally hold a level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification
• DBS on the update service or be willing to have a new one processed
• Able to provide professional references to cover the last two years of work
• Able to start work in September 2025

Benefits for a Teaching Assistant working for Core Education

• Excellent rates of pay
• A dedicated Education Recruitment Consultant
• Interview techniques tips and other training provided by your consultant
• The chance to work at some of the best schools in your area
• Opportunities to progress your career
• Opportunities to permanent work

If you re an experienced Teaching Assistant - then click apply today!