Level 3 Teaching Assistant, EYFS, Wirral

Job Description

New Directions Education is recruiting for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a warm and welcoming primary school in Birkenhead. This is a full-time, long-term position starting January 2026, working within the EYFS department and supporting children with SEN.

Location: Birkenhead
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Full-time, ongoing long-term
Setting: EYFS (Nursery / Reception)

About the Role:

This lovely school is looking for a confident, nurturing and creative TA to join their early years team. The role involves supporting both the class as a whole and providing targeted support to children with additional learning needs. You’ll play a big part in helping the children develop socially, emotionally, and academically during these crucial early years.

Your Responsibilities:

– Supporting learning through play-based activities
– Providing 1:1 and small-group SEN support
– Assisting with personal care where needed
– Helping implement EHCP targets and early interventions
– Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO
– Creating a safe, engaging and inclusive environment for all children

What We’re Looking For:

– Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning (or equivalent)
– Strong experience within EYFS
– Previous experience supporting pupils with SEN (ASD, speech & language, global delay, etc.)
– A warm, patient and enthusiastic approach
– Ability to build relationships with children, staff and parents
– A passion for early years education

If you’re an experienced Level 3 TA with a heart for early years and SEN, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and join a fantastic Birkenhead school this January!

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.