Teaching Assistant - Chester - Primary School

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Primary School)

Location: ChesterStart Date: ASAPContract Type: Full-time, temporary (until Summer holidays)Hours: Monday to Friday, during school hoursPotential Extension: Possible extension beyond September

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary School in Chester. This is a full-time position starting as soon as possible, initially running until the Summer holidays, with the potential for extension into the new academic year from September.

The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to support pupils’ learning, development, and wellbeing across the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils individually and in small groups to enhance learning
• Assisting the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management
• Providing support to pupils with varying abilities, including SEN when required
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Supporting pupils’ emotional, social, and behavioural development
• Assisting with playground duties and school activities when required
• Ensuring safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children in a Primary School or educational setting (preferred)
• A positive, patient, and adaptable approach to supporting learning
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine interest in supporting children’s education and development
• Ability to work full-time until the Summer holidays
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What the School Offers

• A supportive and friendly school environment
• Full-time work with consistent hours
• Opportunity for role extension beyond September
• Valuable experience within a Primary School setting

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.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £95.00 and £130.00 Per Hour

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English