Job Description
Teaching Assistant – Tameside
£450–£500 Weekly Pay (PAYE – No Umbrella Company)
Full-Time | Long-Term Roles | Immediate Start
New Directions are recruiting a Level 2 Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Tameside. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
The Role
1. Support pupils across KS1 and KS2 with both learning and emotional development
2. Work 1:1 and in small groups supporting pupils who may need additional encouragement to engage in learning
3. Help pupils develop confidence, emotional regulation and positive classroom behaviours
4. Work closely with the class teacher and pastoral team to create a calm, supportive learning environment
The School
5. Ofsted-rated Good with strong leadership and a supportive staff team
6. Inclusive school with a strong focus on pupil wellbeing and readiness to learn
7. Welcoming environment where Teaching Assistants are valued and supported
The Candidate
8. Experience working with Primary Aged
9. Experience working with children in schools, childcare, youth work or support roles
10. Calm, patient and positive approach with strong relationship-building skills
Why Join New Directions?
11. £450–£525 weekly PAYE (no umbrella deductions)
12. Dedicated consultant support
13. Access to free CPD training
14. Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
Apply today to start making a real difference in a Tameside primary school
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
15. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
16. Regular and varied supply work
17. Competitive rates of pay
18. Potential long-term teaching roles
19. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
20. A network of branches across the UK
21. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
22. Recommend-a-friend scheme
23. 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, Manchester branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.