Teaching Assistant, EYFS, Cheshire West and Chester

Job Description

New Directions Education are looking to appoint two Full-Time Teaching Assistants to support children in a reception class at a lovely Primary School in Ellesmere Port.

These roles begin in September 2025 and are focused on supporting pupils with Speech & Language needs — ideal for experienced EYFS TAs with a passion for communication and early development.

Your Role Will Include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for children with S&L needs
• Assisting the class teacher in delivering an engaging EYFS curriculum
• Using communication strategies, including Makaton (if trained)
• Helping create a safe, inclusive and structured learning space
• Monitoring progress and contributing to individual plans

We’re Looking For:

• Experience in EYFS (Reception preferred)
• Confidence in supporting children with Speech & Language needs
• Makaton experience or training (desirable but not essential)
• Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification
• A nurturing, patient and proactive approach

What You’ll Receive:

• Weekly pay with New Directions Education
• Support from a friendly and experienced consultant
• Free CPD training courses
• Opportunity to work long-term in a supportive school environment

If you’re passionate about giving young children the tools to communicate, grow and thrive — apply now and join us for an exciting September start!

Apply today to register 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.