At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and engage students in high school classrooms, ensuring a productive learning environment.
- Company: Join Academics, a reputable education recruitment agency with a focus on supporting schools.
- Benefits: Flexible work options, competitive pay, and weekly payments through an easy online system.
- Other info: Immediate start available with opportunities for career growth in education.
- Why this job: Gain valuable classroom experience while making a positive impact on students' learning.
- Qualifications: Experience working with young people and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30600 - 37400 £ per year.
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Secondary Classroom Assistant - Chester - Immediate Start
Academics, a reputable education recruitment agency, is seeking adaptable, enthusiastic, and confident Secondary Classroom Assistants for flexible daily supply, short-term, and long-term opportunities at supportive secondary schools across Chester.
Secondary Classroom Assistants play a vital role in maintaining classroom continuity and supporting student learning when regular teaching staff are absent.
In this role, you step into high school classrooms to manage group behavior, deliver pre-set work left by absent subject teachers, and keep pupils focused and safe.
No Qualified Teacher Status or subject teaching is required-your main focus is strong classroom control, clear communication, and student engagement.
This position is an ideal stepping stone for experienced Teaching Assistants, recent Graduates, Youth Workers, Sports Coaches, or individuals looking to build hands-on secondary education experience.
Role Overview
Classroom Supervision: Supervise pupils aged 11-16 across various secondary departments in Chester, ensuring a calm, structured, and productive learning environment.
Deliver Set Work: Distribute and guide students through lesson plans and learning tasks prepared in advance by regular teaching staff.
Student Engagement: Answer basic student queries, manage classroom dynamics, and keep pupils on task throughout the lesson.
Flexibility & Immediate Work: Enjoy the choice of immediate daily morning bookings, part-time shifts, or ongoing long-term block placements.
Requirements
Experience: Background working with or supporting young people (aged 11-16) in education, youth clubs, sports coaching, care, or community leadership.
Key Skills: Natural confidence, strong communication skills, authority in managing teenager group dynamics, and high adaptability.
Proactive Mindset: Enthusiasm for stepping into new classroom environments across Chester.
Compliance: An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or readiness to apply immediately).
Why Join Academics?
Immediate Availability: Fast-track your application and start working in local schools as soon as your compliance checks are completed.
Ultimate Flexibility: Work the days that suit your schedule-full-time or part-time.
Competitive Pay: Earn competitive daily rates paid weekly via a simple online timesheet system.
Career Growth: Gain hands-on classroom management experience-perfect for those building a portfolio for future PGCE/SCITT routes.
Apply Today!
Ready to step into the classroom as a Secondary Classroom Assistant in Chester?
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