Qualified Teaching Assistant, EYFS

New Directions Holdings Limited; Chester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Education is seeking qualified Teaching Assistants to support EYFS and primary settings across Ellesmere Port, with September 2026 starts and ongoing opportunities. If you’re passionate about helping young children learn, develop confidence and feel rewarded by seeing progress, we’d love to hear from you!

In this role you’ll support Nursery and Reception, work alongside teachers to assist learning, lead play-based activities and small-group support, and help create a safe,

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years or Supporting Teaching and Learning.
• Previous experience working within an EYFS or Early Years setting.
• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting young children’s development.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children across EYFS, including Nursery and Reception.
• Working alongside the class teacher to support learning and development.
• Supporting play-based and child-led learning.
• Providing individual and small-group support where required.
• Encouraging children’s communication, social and emotional development.
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

EYFS knowledge

Relationship building

Education

Level 2/3 Childcare

Job description

Are you a qualified Teaching Assistant with a passion for Early Years?

We’re recruiting qualified Teaching Assistants to support a range of primary schools and Early Years settings across Ellesmere Port, with exciting opportunities available from September 2026.

If you love helping young children learn, develop and build confidence during those all-important early years, we’d love to hear from you!

The Role

• Supporting children across EYFS, including Nursery and Reception
• Working alongside the class teacher to support learning and development
• Supporting play-based and child-led learning
• Providing individual and small-group support where required
• Encouraging children’s communication, social and emotional development
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment

What We’re Looking For

• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years or Supporting Teaching and Learning
• Previous experience working within an EYFS or Early Years setting
• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young children’s development
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and staff

What’s On Offer?

• September 2026 starts
• Opportunities across a variety of Ellesmere Port primary schools
• Long-term, short-term and flexible opportunities available
• The chance to gain experience across different Early Years settings
• Potential for regular and ongoing work
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant at New Directions Education

With September fast approaching, now is the perfect time to register and complete your compliance, ensuring you’re ready to hit the ground running when schools return.

If you’re a qualified TA looking for an exciting new EYFS opportunity this September, we’d love to hear from you!