Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: M22, Manchester
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM - 3:45 PM
Pay Rate: £13.69 to £15.87 per hour
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term

Reeson Education is seeking a committed and experienced Teaching Assistant to join a supportive mainstream primary school in the M22 area of Manchester. This full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant role is to start immediately and is perfect for a Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.

The Teaching Assistant will be working across Years 2, 3, and 4, providing a mixture of in-class, group, and 1:1 support for pupils with a variety of special educational needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who thrives in a role that is both varied and rewarding.

As a Teaching Assistant in this setting, you'll work alongside the class teachers and SEND staff to ensure that pupils receive consistent, tailored support that helps them achieve their full potential both academically and emotionally.

Teaching Assistant Key Responsibilities:
* Work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils across Years 2, 3, and 4
* Support pupils with a range of SEN including ASD, SEMH, MLD, ADHD, and speech and language needs
* Provide in-class support as a Teaching Assistant, adapting tasks to meet individual needs
* Help to implement EHCP targets and support behaviour regulation strategies
* Collaborate with teaching staff and other Teaching Assistants to maintain a consistent learning environment
* Foster positive relationships with pupils to build trust and engagement

The Ideal Teaching Assistant Will:
* Have prior experience as a Teaching Assistant supporting SEN pupils
* Be patient, adaptable, and nurturing
* Work well both independently and as part of a team
* Show initiative and resilience when supporting challenging behaviour
* Be confident in building rapport and delivering tailored interventions

Teaching Assistant Requirements:
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
* Right to work in the UK
* References covering the last 2-3 years
* Relevant experience in a primary school or SEN setting

Benefits for the Teaching Assistant:
* Excellent hourly pay, paid weekly
* Long-term opportunity in a welcoming school
* Supportive SEN team and leadership
* Free safeguarding & CPD training through Reeson Education
* Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

If you're a dedicated Teaching Assistant with the skills and experience to support pupils with additional needs across KS1 and KS2, apply now! Reeson Education would love to hear from you.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%