Job Description
New Directions Education is delighted to be recruiting a dedicated and motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work full time in an outstanding primary school in Aigburth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing school that is committed to excellence and to supporting high-achieving pupils in reaching greater depth across the curriculum.
This role is ideal for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about learning, enjoys working with motivated pupils, and is keen to contribute to a culture of high expectations and academic success.
About the School:
1. An outstanding-rated primary school located in Aigburth.
2. A strong focus on high-quality teaching, challenge, and enrichment.
3. Pupils are engaged, motivated, and eager to extend their learning.
4. A supportive leadership team with a clear commitment to professional development.
The Role:
5. Provide targeted support for high-achieving pupils, both in small groups and on a 1:1 basis, to help them achieve greater depth.
6. Work closely with class teachers to deliver extension activities and deepen learning across core and foundation subjects.
7. Support pupils with problem-solving, reasoning, and independent learning skills.
8. Contribute to a positive, aspirational classroom environment.
9. Assist with lesson preparation, assessment support, and classroom organisation.
The Ideal Candidate:
10. Holds a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
11. Experience supporting pupils in a primary school setting is desirable.
12. A strong understanding of how to challenge and extend high-achieving learners.
13. Confident, proactive, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
14. Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service if not already completed.
15. Able to provide employment references covering the last 5 years.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
16. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
17. Regular and varied supply work
18. Competitive rates of pay
19. Potential long-term teaching roles
20. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
21. A network of branches across the UK
22. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
23. Recommend-a-friend scheme
24. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Liverpool branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.