Teaching Assistants Wanted in Chester!
Are you a confident and reliable professional with experience supporting teenagers? We are looking for Teaching Assistants to join secondary schools across Chester. We need people who can walk into a classroom and instantly help the teacher by keeping students focused and managing the room. If you have a background in school support, youth work, or coaching, we want to hear from you.
Full-Time, Part-Time, Long Term or Flexible Daily Supply available.
What we need from you:
- Proven experience working with teenagers in a structured environment.
- An up-to-date Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
- Strong communication skills to build rapport with both staff and students.
Key Duties:
- Work 1-to-1 with students who are struggling to stay focused on the task.
- Lead small "break-out" groups to help students with specific literacy or maths goals.
- Manage classroom behaviour by being a firm but fair presence alongside the teacher.
- Ensure students remain on task and actually complete their set classwork.
- Help the teacher prepare resources like worksheets or equipment before the bell rings.
- Supervise students during lesson transitions and break times to keep the school calm.
- Act as a positive mentor, helping teenagers build the confidence they need for exams.
- Follow all safeguarding procedures strictly to ensure every student is protected.
- Assist with exam access by acting as a reader or scribe for students during tests.
- Provide a quick handover note for the teacher about who worked well and who didn't.
Our Benefits:
- Competitive pay rates that value your skills and experience.
- Access to free CPD courses, safeguarding training, and career progression pathways.
- From daily supply to long-term placements.
- A dedicated consultant to map your career.
- A supportive network where you are truly valued.
- Earn £300 in vouchers for referring a friend to our network.
Apply now to start ASAP!
Click Apply or send your CV directly to Jyothika Yamini at jyothika.yamini@randstad.co.uk Or Call 0151 255 1666 for a friendly chat!
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