Job Description
New Directions Education is looking for passionate and caring individuals to join our team of Trainee / Unqualified Teaching Assistants to work in primary and SEND schools across the Wirral.
Location: Wirral
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Flexible – full-time, part-time, and ad hoc opportunities available
About the Role:
This is the perfect opportunity for anyone with experience in care, social work, or support roles who is looking to take the next step into education. You’ll be supporting children in the classroom, helping them learn, develop confidence, and reach their potential.
No formal classroom experience? No problem! If you have the right attitude, compassion, and patience, we’ll guide you every step of the way to help you start your career in education.
What We’re Looking For:
– Background in care, social care, or support work
– A genuine passion for helping others
– Good communication and teamwork skills
– Flexibility and a willingness to learn
Why Join New Directions?
– Dedicated support from your local Wirral consultant
– Opportunities to gain hands-on classroom experience
– Work in a variety of schools across the Wirral
– A fantastic first step into the world of education
Apply today to start your journey with New Directions Education and make a real difference in local schools!
Job Specification
Teaching, Learning or Classroom Assistants are now vital resources for teachers and are heavily relied upon in schools.
We specialise in recruiting Teaching Assistants (TA) who are qualified in the following;
1. NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
2. NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
3. Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
4. CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
5. BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing).
We’ll also consider experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who have previously held a job in a primary school or assisted a pupil in the role in a secondary school but do not hold any of the above qualifications.
Jobs in additional learning needs (ALN)
A large number of our jobs are in ALN and we fill many vacancies in schools with candidates who have particular experience in working with children classified as having:
6. Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
7. Dyslexia
8. Dyspraxia
9. Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
10. Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
11. Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
12. Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
13. Severe Learning Difficulties
14. Physical Disabilities (PD).
As a teaching assistant you’ll be expected to:
15. Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
16. Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
17. Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
18. Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
19. Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
20. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
21. Regular and varied supply work
22. Competitive rates of pay
23. Potential long-term teaching roles
24. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
25. A network of branches across the UK
26. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
27. Recommend-a-friend scheme
28. 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, Wirral branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.