Level 3 Teaching Assistant / Early Years Practitioner, Cheshire East

Job Description

Location: Specialist and Primary Schools across Cheshire East
Pay: £90 – £110 per day
Basis: Ad hoc
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm

New Directions is seeking a dedicated, caring, and adaptable Level 3 Teaching Assistant / Early Years Practitioner to work across a range of Specialist and Primary education settings throughout Cheshire East. This varied role will involve reporting to and supporting multiple school settings, offering a mixture of 1:1 support and small group interventions for pupils with a range of additional learning and developmental needs. You will play an important role in helping teachers deliver inclusive and engaging lessons, supporting children to access the curriculum, build confidence, and reach their individual potential.

As part of this role, you will work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and wider school staff to provide tailored support both in and out of the classroom. You will help manage behaviour, encourage positive relationships, and create a safe, nurturing learning environment where children feel supported and valued. The role requires flexibility, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for supporting young people, as you may be placed in different settings depending on need.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives while being supported by New Directions, a trusted education recruitment partner committed to providing high-quality staff to schools across the region.

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.

How to Apply

To apply for this Level 3 Teaching Assistant / Early Years Practitioner, please click ‘Apply Now’ and submit an up-to-date CV.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact the New Directions Education Ellesmere Port office.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview (online or face-to-face) and must complete all necessary safeguarding checks.

Required:
• Two years of references
• Completion of a full application form
• An enhanced DBS check

All offers are subject to successful completion of safeguarding checks.

Why wait? Join New Directions in making a meaningful impact—apply today!

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