Primary Teaching Assistant

Company: New Directions Holdings Limited
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Location: Wirral
Job Description:

We are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants for long-term opportunities within primary schools across the Wirral starting in September 2027.

Schools are already beginning to meet with potential candidates ahead of the new academic year, making this the perfect time to get registered and secure your next role early.

The Role

  • Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
  • Working 1:1, in small groups and within the classroom
  • Supporting learning, engagement and behaviour
  • Working closely with teachers and SEN staff
  • Helping to create positive and inclusive learning environments

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience working with children or within a school setting
  • A patient, proactive and reliable approach
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • SEND experience beneficial but not essential
  • Passion for supporting children’s learning and development

What’s On Offer

  • Long-term opportunities starting September 2027
  • Roles across a variety of Wirral primary schools
  • Opportunity to secure work ahead of the new academic year
  • Schools actively meeting candidates now

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;

  • NVQLevel 2 Teaching Assistant
  • NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
  • Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
  • CACHELevel 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,ALNCOand 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.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026