Level 3 Teaching Assistant, EYFS, Cheshire West and Chester

Job Description

Ellesmere Port | 2–3 Year Old Nursery | Start: September 2025 | EYFS

New Directions Education are recruiting for a dedicated and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work full time in a 2–3 year old Nursery class within a welcoming Primary School in Ellesmere Port.

This role will begin in September 2025 and is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate early years professional who loves supporting young children’s learning and development through play and routine.

Role Responsibilities:

• Supporting children aged 2–3 with daily routines, learning and development
• Creating a safe, nurturing and engaging early years environment
• Working collaboratively with the class teacher and EYFS team
• Assisting with toileting, snack time and structured play sessions
• Observing and recording development in line with the EYFS framework

Requirements:

• Level 3 TA / Early Years qualification (Essential)
• Experience working in a nursery or early years school setting
• Warm, patient and proactive attitude
• Understanding of early child development and EYFS curriculum
• Ability to build strong relationships with young children and their families

What We Offer:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Free CPD and safeguarding training
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and well-resourced setting

If you’re a caring and confident early years specialist ready to inspire the youngest learners, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today to join New Directions Education and make a difference in a nurturing nursery setting.

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.