Job Advert: Unqualified Teaching Assistant – Ellesmere Port Are you passionate about working with young people and aspiring to pursue a career in education? A secondary school in Ellesmere Port is currently seeking a dedicated and motivated Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in an educational setting and develop their skills in supporting students. Key Information: Location: Secondary School, Ellesmere Port Role: Unqualified Teaching Assistant Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Start Date: February Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience About the Role: As an Unqualified Teaching Assistant, you will be working alongside teachers to support students across various subjects and key stages. Your responsibilities may include: Providing general support to the class teacher. Offering 1:1 SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) support for students with specific learning needs. Leading small groups of students to assist with focused learning activities. Supporting students’ social, emotional, and academic development. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have: A relevant degree or prior experience working with children or in a similar role. A genuine passion for education and supporting young people in their learning journey. Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to working with students of various abilities. The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are considering a career in teaching and want to gain valuable hands-on experience. If you’re looking to make a real difference in the lives of young learners, we’d love to hear from you. How to Apply: If you are interested in applying for this exciting opportunity, please click 'Apply Now' with an up to date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate. We look forward to receiving your application All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website