Teaching Assistants, Early Years, Wirral

  • Location: Wirral
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: Competitive per day
  • Start date: 01/09/2026
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Early Years Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

Passionate about supporting young learners? Looking for flexibility or your next long-term role?

We’re recruiting Early Years Teaching Assistants to support primary schools across the Wirral from September 2026. Whether you’re looking for the flexibility of ad hoc supply, the consistency of short-term placements, or a long-term opportunity, we have a variety of roles to suit you.

With schools already planning for the new academic year, now is the perfect time to register and get ahead of the September rush.

The Role

  • Supporting children within Nursery and Reception classes
  • Assisting with play-based learning and daily classroom activities
  • Working with individuals, small groups and the whole class
  • Encouraging children’s social, emotional and educational development
  • Helping to create a safe, engaging and nurturing learning environment

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience working within an Early Years or EYFS setting
  • Level 2 or Level 3 qualification desirable
  • A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Flexible, reliable and committed individuals who are passionate about Early Years education

What’s On Offer

  • September 2026 starts
  • Long-term, short-term and ad hoc opportunities
  • Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle and availability
  • Opportunities across a range of welcoming Wirral primary schools
  • Potential pathways into permanent roles
  • Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant at New Directions Education

Whether you’re looking to build your experience across different schools or secure a long-term position within one setting, we’ll help you find the right role for you.

Register now and be ready to hit the ground running when September arrives!

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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