Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching AssistantLocation: M35, ManchesterStart Date: ASAPHours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM (30-minute lunch break)Pay Rate: £13.69 to £15.87 per hourContract Type: Full-time, Long-term (Temp to Perm Opportunity)

Reeson Education is recruiting a passionate and experienced Teaching Assistant to join a warm and inclusive primary school in the M35 area of Manchester. This Teaching Assistant role is to start as soon as possible on a full-time, long-term basis, with the potential to become a permanent position for the right person.

The successful Teaching Assistant will work across EYFS and KS1, providing a mix of general classroom support and targeted assistance for pupils with additional needs. This is a brilliant opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is confident, nurturing, and ready to make a positive impact across the early stages of education.

Please note: UK-based experience and a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification are essential for this Teaching Assistant role, along with proven experience supporting children in both EYFS and KS1 settings.

Teaching Assistant Key Responsibilities:* Provide classroom support across EYFS and KS1, including 1:1 and group interventions* Support children with a range of needs, including SEN, speech and language difficulties, and emotional regulation* Assist with learning through play, early phonics, and numeracy development* Help maintain classroom structure, engagement, and positive routines* Collaborate closely with the class teacher and SENCO to provide consistent, high-quality support* Encourage independence, emotional well-being, and a love of learning in every pupil

The Ideal Teaching Assistant Will:* Hold a Level 2 or 3 qualification in a relevant field (Essential)* Have recent UK-based experience as a Teaching Assistant* Be confident working across EYFS and KS1* Be patient, proactive, and highly adaptable* Be passionate about supporting children with additional needs and creating an inclusive learning environment* Be a team player with excellent communication and a caring approach

Teaching Assistant Requirements:* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)* Right to work in the UK* Recent school-based references covering the last 2-3 years* Proven experience working in EYFS and KS1* Experience supporting SEN and general classroom learning

Benefits for the Teaching Assistant:* Excellent hourly pay (paid weekly)* Long-term role with opportunity for a permanent school contract* Supportive and welcoming school community* Free safeguarding and CPD training via Reeson Education* Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated Reeson consultant

If you're a qualified and experienced Teaching Assistant ready to make a difference in EYFS and KS1, apply now! Reeson Education would love to hear from you.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the 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 the UK. 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%