Salary/Rate: £95 per day
Location: Ellesmere Port
Contract Type: Full time
Start Date: ASAP
Teaching Assistant – Ellesmere Port (Challenging Secondary School)
Exclusive Education is currently seeking a resilient and dedicated Teaching Assistant to work within a challenging Secondary School in Ellesmere Port. This role is to start ASAP and is available on a full-time basis.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is confident supporting students with challenging behaviour and is committed to making a positive impact on their education and development.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils within a secondary classroom setting
• Support students with challenging behaviour, using effective behaviour management strategies
• Assist the class teacher with the preparation of learning materials and classroom resources
• Help to engage and motivate students who may be disengaged from learning
• Monitor and record pupil progress, feeding back to teachers and SEN staff
• Encourage independence and positive participation in lessons
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment
Candidate Requirements:
• Ideally hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (e.g. NCFE, CACHE or NVQ Level 2 or above) – desirable but not essential
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Experience working with children within the last 2 years (school or alternative settings such as youth work, residential care, or sports coaching)
• Experience supporting students with challenging behaviour – highly desirable
• Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, patient approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• Two professional references relating to work with children
• A current Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
What Exclusive Education Offers:
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Strong relationships with local schools
• A dedicated consultant available 24/7 for ongoing support
• A fast and smooth registration and clearance process
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and educational quality
Interested?
Send your CV to kate@exclusiveeducation.co.uk
Looking for something different?
Call 01925 594940 to learn about other roles available across the North West.
Referral Bonus:
Refer a Teacher, Teaching Assistant, or Cover Supervisor and receive £50 in vouchers when they work with us (terms apply).
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