Graduate

New Directions; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for motivated graduates as Teaching Assistants across Cheshire East. You'll work closely with teachers to support student learning and wellbeing, gaining valuable classroom experience. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with a passion for education, particularly in fields like Teaching, Psychology, and Counselling. This position offers competitive pay, personalized support, and potential long-term opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits package

Personalized support from experienced Business Manager

Potential long-term and permanent opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduates from relevant fields encouraged to apply.
• Experience working with children is a plus.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in the classroom.
• Assist with the personal development of students.
• Help facilitate learning and wellbeing.

Skills

Recent graduate

Passion for education

Compassionate

Supportive of young people

Education

Teaching & Learning

Education Studies

Counselling

Sports Coaching / Sports Science

Psychology

Job description

Job Description

Location : Cheshire East

Employer : New Directions Education

Contract Type : Full-time / Part-time / Long-term and Permanent Opportunities

Salary : Competitive, based on experience

January Start

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for education, wellbeing, or supporting young people?

Do you want to make a difference in the classroom while developing valuable experience for your future career?

New Directions Education is seeking motivated and compassionate graduates to join our partner schools across Cheshire East as Teaching Assistants. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in education, working closely with teachers and pupils to support learning, wellbeing, and personal development.

We are particularly keen to hear from graduates who have studied in the following areas :

• Teaching & Learning
• Education Studies
• Counselling
• Sports Coaching / Sports Science
• Teaching in Further Education
• TESOL / TEFL
• Criminology
• Sociology
• Health and Social Care
• Early Years Education
• Nursing
• Psychology
• Mental Health Studies
• Childhood and Youth Studies
• PGCE, PDGE, FE, SCITT, EYTS, QTS, AO Teachers

Whether you’re exploring a future in teaching, educational psychology, counselling, or youth work, this role offers valuable classroom experience and the chance to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives.

Why Join New Directions?

• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Long‑term and permanent opportunities across Cheshire East schools
• Personalised support from our experienced Business Manager, Emma – a qualified SENDCo and Teacher, who will work with you to find the perfect school match
• A rewarding career path , helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential

If you are committed to making a difference in education and supporting young people to thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply Today!

Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV, or for an informal chat about the role, please contact Emma , our Cheshire East Business Manager, at our Wirral office .

All successful applicants will be required to attend an interview (online or face‑to‑face) and undergo relevant safeguarding checks, including completing a full application form, providing two years of references, and obtaining an enhanced DBS check.

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

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.

Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Wirral branch.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.