Teaching Assistant – Cheshire East, Cheshire East

Job Description

Start Date: September 2025
Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm (Term Time Only)
Pay: Competitive
New Directions Education is recruiting enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work across multiple welcoming and inclusive primary schools in Cheshire East.
We are looking for candidates seeking full-time or part-time roles who can commit to the set hours of 8:30am – 4:00pm during term time. This is a fantastic opportunity to support children’s learning, progress, and wellbeing across a variety of school settings.

Role Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 support to pupils, including those with SEND / SEN, supporting personalised learning and growth.
Deliver small group interventions to boost attainment, confidence, and engagement.
Support teachers in delivering inclusive lessons, adapting resources and using differentiated learning strategies.
Promote positive behaviour management and encourage pupil resilience using restorative approaches.
Contribute to assessment, tracking progress, and reporting outcomes to teachers and the SENCO.
Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, support staff, and external agencies to support pupil development.
Foster emotional wellbeing, independence, and confidence in learners.
Be flexible, proactive, and adaptable, supporting both classroom learning and wider school initiatives.
Encourage a pupil-centred approach, ensuring every child feels included, supported, and engaged.

What We’re Looking For
Experience working with children in a school or educational setting (desirable).
Ability to deliver inclusive, evidence-informed practice that supports pupil progress.
Strong teamwork and communication skills for collaborative working.
A nurturing, resilient, and adaptable approach with a focus on pupil achievement and wellbeing.
Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Apply or Find Out More
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
To apply, click Apply Now and attach your most recent CV highlighting your experience working with children.
For an informal chat about the role, contact Emma Elder at the Wirral office on 01515 150 822 or email [email protected]

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