Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching AssistantLocation: M34, ManchesterStart Date: ASAPHours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PMPay Rate: £13.69 to £15.87 per hourContract Type: Full-time, Long-term (Temp to Perm Opportunity)

Reeson Education is thrilled to be supporting a warm and welcoming mainstream primary school in the M34 area of Manchester in their search for a Teaching Assistant to join their brand-new SEN Provision. This Teaching Assistant role starts as soon as possible, giving the successful candidate time to get to know the school before the provision officially launches in September.

The new SEN Provision will support a small group of children across KS1 and KS2 with a wide range of needs including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, anxiety, trauma, and looked-after children. As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with the SENDCO and wider SEN team to provide structured, nurturing support in a highly inclusive, homely setting where every child is valued.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about SEN and is looking for a stable, long-term position with the potential to secure a school contract.

Key Responsibilities for the Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils with additional needs in the new SEN provision
• Deliver small group and 1:1 interventions
• Help implement EHCP targets and behaviour regulation strategies
• Assist in maintaining a calm, structured, and nurturing environment
• Collaborate with SENCO, teaching staff, and external professionals

The Ideal Teaching Assistant Will:

• Be experienced in supporting pupils with SEN (ASD, ADHD, SEMH, etc.)
• Be confident working with children across KS1 and KS2
• Be patient, proactive, and compassionate
• Have a flexible, team-oriented mindset and a strong work ethic
• Be committed to long-term, full-time work

Teaching Assistant Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
• Right to work in the UK
• Strong references from school-based roles
• Relevant SEN or Teaching Assistant experience

Benefits for the Teaching Assistant:

• Excellent hourly pay, paid weekly
• Long-term opportunity with the potential for a school contract
• Supportive, inclusive school with strong leadership and vision
• Free CPD and safeguarding training through Reeson Education
• Personalised consultant support throughout your placement

If you're a Teaching Assistant ready to join a school that truly invests in its children and staff, apply now! This is your chance to be part of something special from the ground up.

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%