Job Description
New Directions Education are looking for EYFS Teaching Assistants to work across primary schools in the Wirral area.
We have a range of opportunities available including long-term, short-term, part-time, and ad hoc supply roles — perfect for those looking for flexibility or to gain more classroom experience!
If you have experience supporting children in Early Years settings, a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, and a passion for helping young learners thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
What we can offer:
1. Flexible working to fit your lifestyle
2. A friendly, supportive local team
3. Opportunities in fantastic Wirral schools
4. Potential for long-term placements
Start your next chapter with New Directions and join a team that truly values its staff.
Get ready for the next term and register today!
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;
5. NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
6. NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
7. Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
8. CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
9. 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:
10. Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
11. Dyslexia
12. Dyspraxia
13. Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
14. Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
15. Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
16. Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
17. Severe Learning Difficulties
18. Physical Disabilities (PD).
As a teaching assistant you’ll be expected to:
19. Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
20. Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
21. Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
22. Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
23. Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
24. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
25. Regular and varied supply work
26. Competitive rates of pay
27. Potential long-term teaching roles
28. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
29. A network of branches across the UK
30. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
31. Recommend-a-friend scheme
32. 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.