Qualified EYFS Teaching Assistant, Wirral

Job Description

New Directions Education is currently recruiting for a nurturing and enthusiastic EYFS qualified Teaching Assistant to work in a friendly primary school based on the Wirral. This is a part-time role starting in September 2025, for 1 day per week on an ongoing basis (specific day to be confirmed).

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to keep their hand in the classroom while balancing other commitments — perfect for experienced EYFS practitioners wanting a flexible and rewarding role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the class teacher with EYFS learning and development
• Engaging pupils through play-based activities and routine tasks
• Creating a safe and nurturing environment for young learners
• Encouraging early communication, language and social skills
• Helping to monitor and track pupil progress

Requirements:

• Minimum Level 3 TA qualification (EYFS specialism preferred)
• Proven experience in an Early Years setting
• Kind, patient and proactive attitude
• Excellent communication and classroom support skills
• Available to work one day per week from September 2025

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.