Primary School Unqualified Teaching Assistant, Cheshire West and Chester

  • Location: Cheshire West and Chester
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: Competitive per day
  • Start date: 01/09/2026
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Primary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

Ready to take your first step into a career in education?

We’re looking for enthusiastic Unqualified Teaching Assistants to support primary schools across Ellesmere Port from September 2026.

If you’ve worked with children through childcare, volunteering, coaching or youth organisations, you could already have the skills schools are looking for. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain classroom experience and begin a rewarding career in education.

Your Experience Could Include:

  • Nurseries or childcare settings
  • Preschool or Early Years environments
  • Sports coaching
  • Scouts, Guides, Brownies or other youth groups
  • Holiday clubs or play schemes
  • Children’s activity camps
  • Voluntary roles supporting children and young people

The Role

  • Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
  • Assisting teachers with classroom activities and learning
  • Providing support to individuals, small groups and whole classes
  • Encouraging pupils’ confidence, independence and participation
  • Helping to create a positive, engaging and inclusive classroom environment

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience working with children in a paid or voluntary capacity
  • Ability to obtain references from a childcare or child-focused setting
  • A caring, positive and proactive approach
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • A genuine interest in building a career within education

What’s On Offer

  • September 2026 starts
  • Flexible supply, short-term and long-term opportunities
  • Roles across a variety of welcoming primary schools in Ellesmere Port
  • Excellent classroom experience for those looking to progress into education
  • Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant at New Directions Education

Get ahead of the September recruitment rush by registering now. Complete your compliance early and be ready to step into the classroom as soon as opportunities become available.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • 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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