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Teaching Assistant - Primary School - Chester

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 95 - 120 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Chester

Expire in: 14 hours

Job Description

Teaching Assistant – Primary School (Chester) 

Start Date: Week commencing 16th March
Contract: Until Summer Holidays 2026
Location: Chester
Role Type: Full-time
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

A warm and supportive primary school in Chester is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team from W/C 16th March, continuing until the end of the academic year. This rewarding position involves supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 or KS2 (depending on school need), helping them to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

Provide classroom support to the class teacher, helping deliver engaging lessons
Work with pupils individually and in small groups to reinforce learning
Support pupils with additional needs, ensuring inclusion for all
Assist with classroom organisation, resources, and general administration
Help maintain a positive, nurturing learning environment
Supervise children during playtimes, transitions, and activities
Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

Requirements

Experience working with primary-aged children (EYFS–KS2)
A calm, patient, and proactive approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to follow instructions and use initiative
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Relevant TA qualifications are desirable but not essential

What the School Offers

A friendly, collaborative staff team
Supportive leadership
An opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the classroom
A stable long‑term role through to the summer break

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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