{"id":177511,"date":"2026-03-12T15:50:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T15:50:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.new-directions.co.uk\/education\/?post_type=dsa_jobs&#038;p=177511"},"modified":"2026-03-12T15:51:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T15:51:36","slug":"teaching-assistant-5","status":"publish","type":"dsa_jobs","link":"https:\/\/www.new-directions.co.uk\/education\/job-vacancies\/teaching-assistant-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Teaching Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Specialist School<\/strong><br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Frodsham<br><strong>Contract:<\/strong> Combination of adhoc, short-term and long-term bookings<br><strong>Pay:<\/strong> \u00a388.92 \u2013 \u00a3100.00 per day (dependent on experience)<br><strong>Recruiter:<\/strong> New Directions Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>New Directions Education is working in partnership with a specialist school and college near Frodsham to recruit dedicated <strong>Teaching Assistants<\/strong> to support their staffing needs. The setting provides a personalised and inclusive education for young people aged 7\u201319 with autism, complex learning needs, communication differences and sensory integration challenges.<br>The school offers a structured, low-arousal learning environment with carefully adapted spaces designed to meet pupils\u2019 sensory preferences and wellbeing. Staff work collaboratively to deliver a bespoke curriculum that supports academic development alongside communication, independence and social skills.<br>As a Teaching Assistant, you will support students in the classroom and across the wider school environment, helping them engage with learning, build confidence and develop essential life skills. You will work closely with teachers and specialist staff to provide person-centred support that enables pupils to reach their full potential.<br><strong>Key responsibilities include:<\/strong><br>Supporting students with autism and additional learning needs during lessons and activities<br>Assisting with personalised learning programmes and classroom tasks<br>Encouraging communication, independence and social development<br>Supporting pupils with life skills and community-based learning opportunities<br>Helping to maintain a positive, structured and supportive learning environment<br><strong>The ideal candidate will have:<\/strong><br>Experience working with children or young people with SEND (desirable but not essential)<br>A patient, empathetic and supportive approach<br>Strong communication and teamwork skills<br>A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential<br><br><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><br>To apply for this position, please click <strong>\u2018Apply Now\u2019<\/strong> and submit an up-to-date CV.<br>Alternatively, for an informal chat about the role, please contact our Cheshire Business Manager in our Ellesmere Port office. Your consultant Emma at New Directions Education will guide you through the next steps.<br>Successful applicants will be invited to interview and will be required to complete relevant safeguarding checks.<br><strong>New Directions requires:<\/strong><br>Two years of references<br>Completion of a full application form<br>An enhanced DBS check<br>All offers are conditional on successful completion of these checks.<br><strong>Why wait? Join us in making a meaningful impact\u2014apply today!<\/strong> \u2728<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Specialist SchoolLocation: FrodshamContract: Combination of adhoc, short-term and long-term bookingsPay: \u00a388.92 \u2013 \u00a3100.00 per day (dependent on experience)Recruiter: New Directions Education New Directions Education is working in partnership with a specialist school and college near Frodsham to recruit dedicated Teaching Assistants to support their staffing needs. 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