Job Description
New Directions Education are currently recruiting Academic Student Support Workers to work in primary schools across Chester. This role is ideal for individuals with experience working with children or within a care or support role who are passionate about helping pupils to succeed academically and emotionally.
The Role:
• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups across the primary curriculum
• Providing academic and pastoral support to help pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEND and SEMH
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and positive learning behaviours
• Helping to maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
• Experience working with children or young people, or within a care/support role
• A patient, empathetic, and flexible approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine interest in education and student wellbeing
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for pupils
• A full UK driving licence (desirable)
All applicants must have, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check and be able to provide appropriate professional references.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
1. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
2. Regular and varied supply work
3. Competitive rates of pay
4. Potential long-term teaching roles
5. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
6. A network of branches across the UK
7. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
8. Recommend-a-friend scheme
9. 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.