Primary Teaching Assistant, Cheshire West and Chester

Job Description

We are currently looking for Teaching Assistants to support a range of primary schools across Ellesmere Port.

With increasing demand, this is a great opportunity to secure regular, flexible work, with the chance to move into long-term or permanent roles.

The Role

• Supporting across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Working on a 1:1 basis or with small groups
• Assisting with classroom learning and daily routines
• Supporting pupils with additional needs where required
• Helping to maintain a positive and structured environment

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people
• A reliable and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to get involved

What’s On Offer

• Immediate and post-Easter starts
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Opportunities across a variety of Ellesmere Port schools
• Potential for long-term and permanent roles

If you’re looking to gain experience, build confidence, or secure consistent work in schools, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with New Directions Education!

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.