Teaching Assistant – Chester | TalentBoard

TalentBoard is recruiting dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support a number of wonderful primary and secondary schools across Chester and the surrounding Cheshire areas. If you’re passionate about helping children achieve their best and enjoy working within a supportive school environment, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your education career.

We offer a wide range of flexible supply roles, long-term placements and part-time opportunities, making this ideal for candidates looking for adaptable working patterns that fit around study, childcare, or other commitments.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting teachers with engaging, inclusive classroom activities across different subjects.
• Encouraging pupils’ confidence and participation, helping them stay focused and motivated.
• Providing 1:1 support or small-group intervention to reinforce learning and build essential skills.
• Using positive behaviour strategies to help create a calm, supportive learning environment.
• Assisting with the organisation of classroom resources, displays and day-to-day routines.
• Promoting the inclusion of all pupils, including those needing additional academic or emotional support.
• Ensuring safeguarding standards are upheld and putting pupil wellbeing at the centre of everything you do.

What we’re looking for

• Experience supporting children or young people is beneficial — but we also welcome candidates from care, youth work, coaching, mentoring or support-based roles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with pupils and staff.
• A friendly, patient and proactive approach to learning support.
• Ability to work well as part of a team while showing initiative when needed.
• A genuine interest in education and helping children thrive academically and socially.
• An Enhanced DBS is required (or willingness to obtain one).

Why join TalentBoard in Chester?

• A wide variety of opportunities across Chester primary and secondary schools, including Hoole, Upton, Boughton, Vicars Cross, Handbridge and beyond.
• Flexible working options tailored to your lifestyle and weekly availability.
• Supportive, knowledgeable consultants who understand school environments and prioritise your wellbeing.
• Weekly pay with competitive rates.
• A great pathway into teaching, educational psychology, SEN support or wider child-focused careers.
• The chance to build diverse classroom experience across a range of settings.

If you’re ready to make a real difference to pupils in Chester and want a role where every day brings new opportunities to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and begin your journey with TalentBoard.