Job Description
Education Studies Graduate – Teaching Assistant Roles – Cheshire East
Start Date: September 2025
Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm (Term Time Only)
Pay: £88.92- £95 per day dependent on prior level of experience
New Directions Education is seeking enthusiastic Education Studies Graduates to join multiple welcoming and inclusive primary schools across Cheshire East.
This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates looking to apply their theoretical knowledge in a practical classroom setting, supporting children’s learning, progress, and wellbeing. We welcome candidates interested in full-time or part-time roles who can commit to the set hours of 8:30am – 4:00pm during term time.
Role Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 support to pupils, including those with SEND / SEN, translating educational theory into practical support.
Assist with small group interventions to enhance learning outcomes and confidence.
Support teachers in delivering inclusive lessons and adapt resources using differentiated learning strategies.
Promote positive behaviour management and encourage pupil resilience using restorative approaches.
Contribute to assessment, tracking progress, and provide feedback to teachers and the SENCO.
Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, support staff, and external agencies to support pupil development.
Foster emotional wellbeing, independence, and confidence in learners.
Apply research-informed practices from your Education Studies background to support effective learning.
Be flexible, proactive, and adaptable, supporting both classroom learning and wider school initiatives.
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.