Job Description
Teaching Assistant – Chester | TalentBoard
Are you looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant role in Chester?
TalentBoard is excited to be supporting a variety of welcoming and ambitious primary and secondary schools across Chester and the surrounding areas, helping them find dedicated, enthusiastic and compassionate TAs who genuinely want to make a difference.
Whether you’re experienced in education, exploring a future teaching career, or bringing transferable skills from care, coaching, youth work or support roles, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a meaningful role that helps children thrive.
We offer flexible supply work, long-term positions and part-time Teaching Assistant jobs in Chester, giving you the freedom to build a work pattern that suits your lifestyle, studies, or family commitments.
What you’ll be doing as a Teaching Assistant in Chester
* Supporting class teachers to deliver engaging, inclusive lessons across the curriculum.
* Encouraging pupils to stay engaged, build confidence and take an active part in classroom activities.
* Providing 1:1 or small-group support to reinforce learning, develop key skills and boost progress.
* Using positive behaviour strategies to create a calm, welcoming learning environment.
* Assisting with classroom organisation, resource preparation, displays and daily routines.
* Supporting pupils with additional needs – academic, social or emotional – to ensure everyone feels included.
* Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and putting pupil wellbeing at the centre of your practice.
What we’re looking for
We welcome applications from experienced Teaching Assistants and individuals new to education. You may have backgrounds in:
* Care, youth work or support work
* Coaching or mentoring
* Health and social care
* Customer-facing roles involving communication and relationship-building
We’re looking for people who bring:
* Excellent communication and empathy
* A proactive, patient and positive approach
* The confidence to work independently and as part of a team
* A genuine passion for supporting children’s development
* An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
Why work with TalentBoard in Chester?
* Opportunities across schools in Hoole, Upton, Handbridge, Vicars Cross, Boughton, Blacon, and surrounding Chester communities.
* Flexible, consistent work that fits around your needs.
* Supportive consultants who take time to understand your goals and experience.
* Competitive weekly pay and transparent processes.
* Excellent pathway into teaching, SEN support, pastoral roles and other education careers.
* A chance to gain diverse experience across different school settings—from mainstream to SEN provisions.
If you’re ready to make a real impact in Chester classrooms and join a supportive agency that values its staff, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and begin your Teaching Assistant journey with TalentBoard.