Teaching Assistants – Flexible Contracts – Secondary Schools – Chester
Are you looking for a deeply rewarding role where you can make a tangible difference in a young person's education? Have you ever considered working as a teaching assistant or learning support coach?
Whether you are an aspiring teacher or someone with a background in care, youth work, or coaching, your skills are highly valued. If you possess the empathy, patience, and strong boundaries needed to help students thrive, Academics is actively registering dedicated staff. We want to find the perfect teaching assistant to support our network of partner secondary schools across Chester.
By registering with us, you will gain access to full-time, long-term, and flexible daily contract opportunities—many carrying a strong potential to transition into permanent school contracts.
What We Offer
Exclusive access to rewarding support roles across Chester secondary schools.
Stability & flexibility: Consistent hours with options for full-time or part-time schedules.
Career development: Ideal practical experience for anyone pursuing a career as a teaching assistant, child psychologist, or school counselor.
Competitive pay: Daily rates reflecting your experience, paid weekly.
Dedicated support: Your own specialist secondary consultant at Academics to match you with the right school culture.
What You’ll Do
Provide 1:1 and small group support: Work closely with students who need extra help, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Deliver targeted interventions: Help students understand tasks, breaking down learning materials so they are accessible and engaging.
Manage classroom behavior: Work alongside the class teacher to use a calm demeanor and de-escalation techniques, keeping vulnerable or frustrated students focused and feeling safe.
Implement EHC Plans: Assist in delivering tailored support outlined in students’ Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Promote inclusion: Encourage independence while ensuring students feel fully included in the wider classroom environment.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for an individuals who are passionate about student progress and possess excellent interpersonal skills. You are a great fit for a teaching assistant role if you:
Are incredibly patient, empathetic, and resilient when supporting students who face barriers to learning.
Have experience working with teenagers or vulnerable individuals (e.g., care work, youth mentoring, sports coaching, or volunteering).
Are highly adaptable and able to collaborate effectively with classroom teachers.
Hold an Enhanced DBS on the update service (or are willing to obtain one).
How to Register
If you have the patience, resilience, and heart to support students who need it most in Chester, take the proactive step today to start your journey as a secondary school teaching assistant.
Apply today with your CV to register your interest, and a consultant from Academics will be in touch.
£100 - £115 per day
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