Teaching Assistant

Vetro Recruitment; Chester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Weekly pay

Education-led consultant support

Ongoing SEN and safeguarding training

Bonus incentive schemes

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a Chester educational setting. You will support students across primary, secondary and SEN contexts, helping create an inclusive classroom and foster independent learning.

You will work closely with teachers to deliver high-quality education and safeguard compliance. We offer competitive hourly rates reflecting experience, weekly pay and flexible hours to fit your availability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children in classroom, care, or educational support roles.
• Knowledge of SEN, autism, or SEND support, and safeguarding protocols aligned with Ofsted/CIW.
• Current DBS check registered on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Flexible attitude and ability to adapt to different school environments in Chester.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher to deliver high-quality education and ensure students access the curriculum.
• Provide one-to-one or group assistance to students, including those with SEN, autism, or disabilities.
• Assist in organising classroom resources, displays, and groupings to promote engaging learning.
• Support children’s personal care needs in line with safeguarding practices.
• Help maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom following safeguarding policies.

Skills

Experience with children

SEN/SEND knowledge

safeguarding awareness

DBS check

flexible attitude

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Chester, Cheshire
Salary: Competitive rate, negotiable depending on experience
Employment Type: Temporary / Part-time / Full-time

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistant to join a reputable educational setting in Chester. The successful candidate will support children across primary, secondary and SEN schools, helping create a positive and inclusive learning environment. Making a real difference in the lives of students, the Teaching Assistant in Chester will play an essential role in fostering independent learning, safeguarding, and adhering to local regulatory standards such as Ofsted and sector-specific safeguarding protocols like CIW.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the class teacher to deliver high-quality education and ensuring each student accesses the curriculum effectively.


• Providing one-to-one or group assistance to students, including those with SEN, autism, or disabilities, to promote their independence.


• Assisting in organising classroom resources, displays, and student groupings to encourage engaging learning environments.


• Supporting children s personal care needs, as required, in line with sector safeguarding practices.


• Helping to maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom, following school safeguarding policies.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children in a classroom, care, or educational support capacity.


• Knowledge of SEN, autism, or SEND support, and understanding of safeguarding protocols aligned with Ofsted and CIW frameworks.


• A current DBS check registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.


• The right to work in the UK.


• A flexible attitude and the ability to adapt to different school environments in Chester.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive hourly rates, with pay reflective of experience and sector qualifications.


• Weekly pay and flexible working hours tailored to your availability.


• Support from an education-led consultant with expertise in SEN and mainstream education sectors.


• Access to ongoing training opportunities, including specific SEN and safeguarding qualifications.


• Entry into our incentive schemes, including a chance to win Christmas bonuses and holiday pay contributions.