Your new company

At Hays Education, we are proud to be working in partnership with a well-regarded high school in the Chorley area who are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting students’ learning and making a real difference in the classroom.

Your new role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting pupils across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, working closely with teaching staff to ensure students can access the curriculum and achieve their full potential. Your support will be particularly focused on:

• Lower-ability learners who may need additional guidance

• Students with SEND needs

• Pupils with a range of learning difficulties

• Providing both classroom-based support and small-group interventions

• Helping to create an inclusive, positive learning environment

This role would suit someone with previous experience in education, youth work, care, or any background where you have supported young people with diverse needs. The school is warm, welcoming, and passionate about helping every pupil thrive.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a secondary school setting

• Ideally, experience supporting students with SEND

• A patient, resilient, and proactive approach

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team

• A willingness to complete or already hold an enhanced DBS on the update service

What you'll get in return

• Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly

• Ongoing support from your dedicated Hays consultant

• Access to free CPD training, including Safeguarding and Behaviour Management

• Opportunity to work within a supportive and forward-thinking school

• Potential for the role to become long-term or permanent

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.