Teaching Assistant, Foundation 1

New Directions; Bromborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time role

Dedicated education consultant

Free CPD & training

Long-term opportunities

AWR compliant

Job summary

New Directions Education Ltd in Bromborough is recruiting a full-time Teaching Assistant to support early years in a friendly primary school. You will work with the class teacher to help children develop confidence, independence and a love of learning in a Foundation Stage setting.

The role offers a long-term, full-time contract with DBS checks and safeguarding compliance. You will benefit from ongoing CPD, a supportive consultant, and potential for permanent roles within the school's network.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in educational or childcare settings.
• Nurturing, patient and positive approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and creative learning activities.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to support learning and development.
• Encourage children’s social, emotional, and communication skills.
• Help maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist with classroom preparation and organisation.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupil participation.

Skills

Experience with children

Nurturing approach

Strong communication

Team player

Patience

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant looking to make a positive impact in the early years of education? We are currently recruiting for a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and welcoming primary school in Bromborough after half-term.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support young learners during a crucial stage of their development, helping them build confidence, independence, and a love of learning.

About the Role

As an F1 Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside the class teacher to support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing within a nurturing Foundation Stage environment. You will assist with classroom activities, encourage positive social interactions, and help create an engaging learning atmosphere where every child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and creative learning activities.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to support learning and development.
• Encourage children’s social, emotional, and communication skills.
• Help maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist with classroom preparation and organisation.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupil participation.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience working with children in an educational, childcare, nursery, youth work, or similar setting.
• A nurturing, patient, and positive approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine passion for supporting young children’s learning and development.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Full-time, long-term opportunity.
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities.
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive primary school environment.
• Potential for ongoing and permanent opportunities.

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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
• 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.

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