Teaching Assistant, Cheshire East

Job Description

Primary Independent School
Location: Crewe
Contract: Fixed-term until July 2026
Pay: £88.92 – £95.00 per day (dependent on experience)

New Directions is working in partnership with a small Primary Independent School in Crewe to recruit a dedicated and proactive Teaching Assistant. This unique setting is committed to re-engaging the disengaged, supporting children who are at risk of permanent exclusion to rebuild their confidence, rediscover their love of learning, and find their pathway back into full-time education, whether in a mainstream or specialist setting.

The school is a nurturing, close-knit provision with approximately 10 pupils currently on roll. This allows for highly personalised support, strong relationships, and a responsive learning environment shaped around each child’s individual needs, interests, and strengths. A skilled, collaborative staff team works together to create an inclusive and engaging culture where every child is supported to succeed.

Due to the small size of the team, the successful candidate must be proactive, adaptable, and resilient, with the ability to look beyond behaviour to build trust, challenge negative perceptions of school, and help pupils re-engage with learning. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children who need it most.

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.

Apply or Find Out More
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

To apply, click Apply Now and attach your most recent CV highlighting your experience supporting children in educational, classroom, or care settings.

For an informal chat about the role, contact Emma Elder at the Wirral office on 01515 150 822 or email [email protected]

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