Job Description
Start Date: January 2026
Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm (Term Time Only)
Pay: £88.92 – £95 dependent on experience
New Directions Education is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants (1:1) to join supportive mainstream primary schools across Cheshire East. In this role, you’ll work closely with children who need a little extra help to thrive in school, providing tailored support for pupils with moderate learning difficulties, dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, ADHD, behavioural needs, and speech and language needs. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference to a child’s confidence, wellbeing, and learning journey.
What the role involves
1. Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a child with additional needs.
2. Helping the pupil engage with lessons by adapting resources, breaking down tasks, and using strategies matched to their individual learning style.
3. Encouraging independence and celebrating achievements to build resilience and confidence.
4. Supporting social communication, emotional wellbeing, and positive behaviour in and out of the classroom.
5. Working in partnership with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals to provide consistent, high-quality support.
6. Being proactive, flexible, and creative in finding ways to help the pupil thrive across all areas of school life.
About you
7. Has experience of supporting children, ideally those with additional or special educational needs.
8. Brings patience, empathy, and resilience to every interaction.
9. Can communicate effectively with staff, parents, and outside agencies.
10. Is adaptable and able to use a range of strategies to support learning and behaviour.
11. Is committed to safeguarding and to helping every child feel safe, included, and valued.
How to apply
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
12. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
13. Regular and varied supply work
14. Competitive rates of pay
15. Potential long-term teaching roles
16. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
17. A network of branches across the UK
18. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
19. Recommend-a-friend scheme
20. 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.