Levelled Teaching Assistant, Foundation Stage 1, Wirral

Job Description

New Directions Education is recruiting on behalf of a friendly and supportive primary school in Birkenhead for an experienced Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant to join their Foundation 1 (Nursery) team.
This is a part-time role working three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) with extended hours, starting in September 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the learning and development of children in F1
• Assist with daily routines, activities, and creative play
• Work closely with the class teacher to deliver tailored learning experiences
• Help with personal care and promote independence where needed
• Maintain a safe, engaging and nurturing environment

Requirements:

• Level 2 or 3 TA qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience in EYFS settings, ideally within a school nursery
• Patience, warmth, and excellent communication skills
• Ability to work the stated hours (8:00am – 5:50pm)
• Commitment to creating a positive and inclusive learning space

Apply today to join a caring school where you can make a lasting impact on the early years learning journey.

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;

• NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
• 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:

• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Dyslexia
• Dyspraxia
• Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties
• Physical Disabilities (PD).

As a teaching assistant you’ll be expected to:

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
• Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
• Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.