KS2 Teaching Assistant, Cheshire West and Chester

Job Description

New Directions Education is recruiting dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support Key Stage 2 (KS2) classes across a range of primary schools in Ellesmere Port.

Location: Ellesmere Port
Start Date: ASAP (roles also available for September 2025)
Hours: Full-time, part-time, and flexible supply options available

About the Role:
As a KS2 Teaching Assistant, you’ll be supporting pupils across Years 3–6, helping to deliver engaging lessons, supporting small groups, and assisting individual learners to reach their full potential. You’ll work closely with teachers to create a positive, nurturing learning environment.

What We’re Looking For:
– Experience working with KS2 pupils (in schools, tutoring, or similar roles)
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills
– A supportive, proactive, and flexible attitude
– TA qualification or relevant classroom experience preferred

Why Join New Directions?
– Local roles in friendly, supportive schools
– Choice of long-term, ad hoc, or short-term placements
– Opportunities to gain varied classroom experience
– Ongoing support from our dedicated Wirral & Cheshire West team

Apply today to join New Directions Education and help shape young learners’ futures across Ellesmere Port!

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.