Job Description
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Teaching Assistant – Ellesmere Port | TalentBoard
TalentBoard is delighted to be recruiting committed, caring and motivated Teaching Assistants to support a range of fantastic primary and secondary schools across Ellesmere Port and the surrounding areas. If you’re passionate about helping children learn, grow and achieve their potential, this is an excellent opportunity to take meaningful steps forward in your education career.
We offer a wide selection of flexible supply roles, long-term placements and part-time opportunities, making this ideal for anyone needing work that fits around studies, childcare, or other personal commitments.
What you’ll be doing
* Supporting class teachers with engaging and inclusive learning activities across a variety of subjects.
* Encouraging pupils to stay focused, build confidence and take an active role in lessons.
* Providing 1:1 or small-group intervention to reinforce learning and nurture essential skills.
* Using positive behaviour strategies to help maintain a calm, supportive classroom environment.
* Assisting with classroom organisation, displays, preparation of resources and daily routines.
* Promoting the inclusion of all pupils, including those who may require additional academic or emotional support.
* Upholding safeguarding responsibilities and keeping pupil wellbeing at the heart of your role.
What we’re looking for
* Experience supporting children or young people is valued — however, we also welcome applicants from care, youth work, coaching, mentoring, support work or other people-focused backgrounds.
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills with both pupils and staff.
* A patient, friendly and proactive approach to supporting learning.
* Ability to work collaboratively within a team while using initiative when required.
* A genuine interest in education and helping children progress academically, socially and emotionally.
* An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
Why join TalentBoard in Ellesmere Port?
* A broad range of opportunities across local primary and secondary schools in areas such as Great Sutton, Whitby, Little Sutton, Stanney, Rivacre and surrounding communities.
* Flexible working patterns shaped around your availability and lifestyle.
* Supportive, knowledgeable consultants who take the time to understand your goals and wellbeing.
* Weekly pay with competitive rates.
* A strong pathway into teaching, SEN support, pastoral roles, educational psychology and other child-centred careers.
* The chance to build varied, valuable classroom experience across multiple school settings. xsngvjr
If you’re ready to make a real difference to pupils in Ellesmere Port and want a role that brings new opportunities every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and begin your journey with TalentBoard.