Year 4 Primary Teaching Assistant – Full-Time, Long-Term

New Directions Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Group in Warrington, WA5, is recruiting a General Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term role starting ASAP with potential for permanence. You will support Year 4 pupils, assisting the class teacher and delivering cross-curricular support to help pupils progress.

The role requires a positive, patient, and proactive approach, with strong communication and the ability to build relationships with children and staff. Pay is £450–£500 per week via PAYE.

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience working with children in a primary school or classroom setting is preferred.
• Backgrounds in childcare, sports coaching, youth work, care, or other roles involving children are welcomed.
• Positive, patient and proactive approach to supporting children's learning.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Reliability, adaptability and enthusiasm to help children reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Support Year 4 pupils, helping access the curriculum.
• Assist with delivering lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to reinforce learning.
• Assist with classroom management, promote positive behaviour and independence.
• Prepare learning resources and maintain an engaging learning environment.
• Adapt support to meet pupils' individual learning needs.

Skills

TA qualification

Experience with children

Strong communication

Reliability & adaptability

Patience

Job description

New Directions Group in Warrington, WA5, is recruiting a General Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term role starting ASAP with potential for permanence. You will support Year 4 pupils, assisting the class teacher and delivering cross-curricular support to help pupils progress.

The role requires a positive, patient, and proactive approach, with strong communication and the ability to build relationships with children and staff. Pay is £450–£500 per week via PAYE.