Teaching Assistant

TipTopJob; Chester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend GBP300 bonus

Free training and CPD courses

Competitive daily rates

Weekly pay

Job summary

TipTopJob in Chester is seeking passionate Teaching Assistants to support learners from primary through secondary education. You will help with reading, social skills and tailored small-group support across local schools and nurseries.

The role offers flexible long-term or day-to-day supply, with full-time or part-time options to suit your availability. Competitive daily rates, weekly pay, and access to free training are included.

Qualifications

• Energy, empathy and passion for working with children or teenagers.
• Excellent communication, patience and adaptability.
• Relevant experience in schools, nurseries, youth work, sports coaching or care.
• Enhanced DBS registered on Update Service or willingness to complete one.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with phonics, play-based learning, creative activities and small group interventions.
• Support classroom teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support for students needing extra help.
• Help build student confidence, resilience and academic success.
• Foster an inclusive, positive environment where every young person thrives.

Skills

Energy

Empathy

Excellent communication

Patience

Adaptability

Tools

Enhanced DBS

Job description

From nurturing early learners in primary classrooms to guiding teenagers through their GCSEs in secondary schools, Chesters vibrant education community needs passionate Teaching Assistants like you

Whether you prefer supporting young children as they build foundational reading and social skills or helping young adults build confidence and academic success, we have perfect local placements available right across the historic city of Chester.

What Youll Do

• Assist teachers with phonics, play:based learning, creative activities, and small group interventions.
• Support classroom teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Provide tailored 1:to:1 and small group support for students needing extra help.
• Help build student confidence, resilience, and academic success.
• Foster an inclusive, positive environment where every young person thrives.

What Were Looking For

• Energy, empathy, and a strong passion for working with children or teenagers.
• Excellent communication, patience, and adaptability.
• Relevant experience (schools, nurseries, youth work, sports coaching, or care).
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or willingness to complete one).

Why Choose Us?

• A welcoming secondary school community with a strong ethos of collaboration and mutual support.
• We offer long term or day to day supply and full time or part time roles according to your flexibility.
• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly.
• We offer a simple, rapid process to get you cleared and working quickly.
• Access to free training and CPD courses.
• Refer a Friend Bonus and earn a GBP300 referral bonus.