Primary Teaching Assistant, Cheshire East

  • Location: Cheshire East
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: Competitive per day
  • Start date: 21/08/2026
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Primary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

New Directions Education are currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work across primary schools in Crewe and surrounding areas. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting students in their learning and development and enjoy working as part of a classroom team.

We work with a range of welcoming and supportive schools, offering opportunities across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.

Due to the nature of these opportunities, candidates must be able to commit to working 3 or more days per week.

The Role:

• Supporting students in the classroom on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and learning activities
• Supporting students with a range of learning needs and abilities
• Promoting students’ social, emotional, and academic development
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in learning
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Supporting classroom preparation and learning resources
• Monitoring and recording student progress where required

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)
• Experience working with children or within a school setting (desirable)
• A patient, caring, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development
• A full driving licence and access to transport (beneficial)

All applicants must have, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check and provide appropriate professional references.

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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