L2 Teaching Assistant, Halton

  • Location: Halton
  • Duration: Long term placement
  • Salary: £475 per week
  • Start date: 07/09/2026
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Primary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

A nurturing school based in St.Helens is on the hunt for a motivated and caring Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our supportive school community. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development, and who enjoys working as part of a dedicated and collaborative team. This role is to start in September.

You will work under the direction of the class teacher and Level 3 staff to support pupils in accessing learning, promoting positive behaviour, and helping to create a safe and engaging classroom environment.

The Role

• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to staff
• Experience working with children in an educational setting (desirable)
• Support pupils in accessing a personalised curriculum tailored to their individual needs

The Ideal Candidate

• A Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Is confident in managing challenging behaviour in a patient and proactive manner
• Demonstrates resilience, empathy, and a strong commitment to supporting vulnerable pupils

Requirements

• References covering the last 5 years
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
  • We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
  • 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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