Job Description
Ellesmere Port | 2–3 Year Old Nursery | Start: September 2025 | EYFS
New Directions Education are recruiting for a dedicated and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work full time in a 2–3 year old Nursery class within a welcoming Primary School in Ellesmere Port.
This role will begin in September 2025 and is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate early years professional who loves supporting young children’s learning and development through play and routine.
Role Responsibilities:
1. Supporting children aged 2–3 with daily routines, learning and development
2. Creating a safe, nurturing and engaging early years environment
3. Working collaboratively with the class teacher and EYFS team
4. Assisting with toileting, snack time and structured play sessions
5. Observing and recording development in line with the EYFS framework
Requirements:
6. Level 3 TA / Early Years qualification (Essential)
7. Experience working in a nursery or early years school setting
8. Warm, patient and proactive attitude
9. Understanding of early child development and EYFS curriculum
10. Ability to build strong relationships with young children and their families
What We Offer:
11. Competitive weekly pay
12. Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
13. Free CPD and safeguarding training
14. Opportunity to work in a supportive and well-resourced setting
If you’re a caring and confident early years specialist ready to inspire the youngest learners, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today to join New Directions Education and make a difference in a nurturing nursery setting.
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 New Directions Education Ltd, Wirral branch, for more information on this job vacancy, on 0151 515 0822 or click Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.