Teaching Assistant, Year 3/4, Cheshire West and Chester

Job Description

New Directions Education are recruiting two Part-Time Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Autism in a lovely Year 3/4 class at a Primary School in Ellesmere Port.

These roles are mornings only, ideal for those seeking part-time hours while making a meaningful impact supporting learning and communication.

Role Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils with Autism to access learning in a small-group or 1:1 setting
• Assisting with daily routines and transitions
• Encouraging positive communication and interaction
• Implementing strategies to help with focus and emotional regulation
• Working closely with the class teacher and SEND team

You’ll Need To Have:

• Experience supporting children with Autism or additional needs
• A calm, nurturing, and patient approach
• Ability to work part-time (AMs only, Monday–Friday)
• Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification (or equivalent experience)

What’s in it for you:

• Consistent morning work in a supportive setting
• Weekly pay through New Directions
• Free CPD training
• A lovely team environment and a rewarding role!

If you’re passionate about supporting children with Autism and want a part-time role that makes a big difference — we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today to register with New Directions Education for 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.