Primary School Unqualified Teaching Assistant, Wirral

Job Description

Looking to start a career in education this September?

We’re recruiting Unqualified Teaching Assistants to support primary schools across the Wirral. If you have experience working with children and are passionate about helping them learn and grow, we’d love to hear from you!

You don’t need previous school experience to apply. We’re particularly keen to speak with candidates who have gained transferable skills through childcare, voluntary work or community organisations.

We Would Love to Hear From You If You Have Experience In:

• Nurseries or childcare settings
• Holiday clubs or after-school clubs
• Sports coaching
• Scouts, Guides, Brownies or youth groups
• Children’s activity groups
• Play schemes or summer camps
• Voluntary roles supporting children and young people

The Role

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

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children in any capacity
• Ability to obtain references from a childcare, voluntary or child-focused setting
• A positive, caring and enthusiastic attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, proactive and eager to begin a career in education

What’s On Offer

• September 2026 starts
• Opportunities across a variety of welcoming Wirral primary schools
• Flexible supply, short-term and long-term roles available
• A fantastic opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant at New Directions Education

Now is the perfect time to register, complete your compliance and be ready to hit the ground running when schools return in September.

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