Teaching Assistant, Cheshire East

  • Location: Cheshire East
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: Competitive per day
  • Start date: 07/09/2026
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Primary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

New Directions Education are currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work across primary schools in Crewe and surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting students and helping them make progress in their learning.

Due to the nature of these opportunities, candidates must be able to commit to working 3 or more days per week.

The Role:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery
• Supporting students with a range of learning needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Promoting students’ confidence, independence, and development
• Helping to create a safe and inclusive learning environment
• Supporting classroom preparation and daily routines
• Monitoring student progress where required

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)
• Experience working with children or within education (desirable)
• A caring, patient, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with students
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development
• A full driving licence and access to transport (beneficial)

All applicants must have, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check and provide appropriate professional references.

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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