Primary School Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant
Location: Chester Primary Schools
Start: Immediate & September opportunities available
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Long-term placements
Pay: £90–£120 per day (dependent on experience)

About the Role

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a network of welcoming primary schools across Chester to recruit dedicated Teaching Assistants for a range of long-term roles.

We have multiple full-time opportunities available, supporting pupils across Early Years, KS1, and KS2. Roles are available for both immediate starts and the upcoming September academic year.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support pupils in their learning, both in whole-class settings and through 1:1 or small group interventions. You will help create a positive, inclusive classroom environment where all children can thrive and reach their full potential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about education and making a meaningful difference in primary school settings.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils
Support learning across Early Years, KS1, and KS2
Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons
Help manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
Encourage pupil confidence, independence, and participation
Support children with varying learning needs and abilities
Work collaboratively with teaching staff and other professionals
Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback
Maintain high standards of safeguarding, behaviour management, and health & safety
Contribute to a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment

About You

You may have experience working with children in education, childcare, youth work, or support roles. You will be enthusiastic, patient, and adaptable, with a strong commitment to supporting children’s learning and development.

You should be confident building positive relationships with pupils and staff, and comfortable supporting learning across a primary classroom.

Essential Requirements

Experience working with children or young people
Experience within a UK school or education setting
A proactive, patient, and flexible approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to adapt within a primary school environment
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Right to work in the UK
GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent)

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Teaching Assistant, Childcare, or similar
Experience in a primary school setting
Phonics or early years experience
Behaviour management or safeguarding training

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Multiple long-term opportunities across Chester primary schools
Immediate and September-start roles available
Full-time, long-term positions within supportive school environments
Competitive daily pay rates
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Access to ongoing training, CPD, and career development

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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