Long-term Primary Teaching Assistant, Wirral

  • Location: Wirral
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: Competitive per day
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Primary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

We are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to support local primary schools across the Bromborough area.

With increasing demand, we have opportunities for regular supply bookings, as well as long-term positions starting after May half term and in the new academic year starting September 2026.

The Role

  • Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
  • Working 1:1, with small groups and within the classroom
  • Assisting with learning, engagement and behaviour
  • Supporting teachers with classroom activities and routines
  • Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience working with children or within a school setting
  • A positive, proactive and reliable approach
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to adapt across different year groups and schools
  • SEND experience beneficial but not essential

What’s On Offer

  • ASAP starts available
  • Regular supply work across local Bromborough schools
  • Opportunities for long-term roles after May half term and September 2026
  • Flexible work alongside consistent placement opportunities

This is a fantastic time to secure regular work and build relationships with local schools!

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.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

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

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