Job Description
New Directions Education are looking to appoint two Full-Time Teaching Assistants to support children in a reception class at a lovely Primary School in Ellesmere Port.
These roles begin in September 2025 and are focused on supporting pupils with Speech & Language needs — ideal for experienced EYFS TAs with a passion for communication and early development.
Your Role Will Include:
1. Providing 1:1 and small group support for children with S&L needs
2. Assisting the class teacher in delivering an engaging EYFS curriculum
3. Using communication strategies, including Makaton (if trained)
4. Helping create a safe, inclusive and structured learning space
5. Monitoring progress and contributing to individual plans
We’re Looking For:
6. Experience in EYFS (Reception preferred)
7. Confidence in supporting children with Speech & Language needs
8. Makaton experience or training (desirable but not essential)
9. Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification
10. A nurturing, patient and proactive approach
What You’ll Receive:
11. Weekly pay with New Directions Education
12. Support from a friendly and experienced consultant
13. Free CPD training courses
14. Opportunity to work long-term in a supportive school environment
If you’re passionate about giving young children the tools to communicate, grow and thrive — apply now and join us for an exciting September start!
Apply today to register with New Directions Education.
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;
15. NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
16. NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
17. Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
18. CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
19. 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:
20. Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
21. Dyslexia
22. Dyspraxia
23. Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
24. Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
25. Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
26. Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
27. Severe Learning Difficulties
28. Physical Disabilities (PD).
As a teaching assistant you’ll be expected to:
29. Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
30. Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
31. Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
32. Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
33. Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
34. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
35. Regular and varied supply work
36. Competitive rates of pay
37. Potential long-term teaching roles
38. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
39. A network of branches across the UK
40. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
41. Recommend-a-friend scheme
42. 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 (formerly CRB) 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.