Teaching Assistant - Chester (Primary)

Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Chester Start Date: After October Half-Term Contract: Full-Time, Fixed-Term until the End of the Academic Year Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Primary Teaching Assistant - Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Chester following the October half-term break. This is a full-time position running until the end of the academic year, offering an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to support learning across the primary age range, helping pupils to achieve their full potential both academically and socially. The role may involve supporting individual pupils, small intervention groups, and whole-class activities.

Key Responsibilities

Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons. Work with pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups to reinforce learning. Assist in the preparation of classroom resources and learning materials. Support pupils with varying abilities and learning needs, including those with SEND where required. Encourage positive behaviour and promote an inclusive learning environment. Help monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff. Supervise pupils during classroom activities, break times, educational visits, and school events as required. Foster positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers. Ensure safeguarding and welfare procedures are followed at all times.

Person Specification

Essential:

Experience working with children in a school, childcare, or educational setting. A passion for supporting children's learning and development. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Patient, caring, and adaptable approach. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Desirable

Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or Level 3). Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Previous experience within a primary school setting. Knowledge of the primary curriculum.

What the School Offers

A welcoming and supportive school community. Friendly and experienced staff team. Opportunities for professional development and training. A rewarding role supporting pupils to achieve their best. Potential opportunities for future employment within the school.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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