Teaching Assistant

Description

Role: Teaching Assistant

Location: M21, Manchester

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 30 mins lunch)

Pay: £13.69 to £15.87 per hour

Start Date: September 2025

Duration: Long-term

Reeson Education is working with a warm, inclusive mainstream primary school in the M21 area of Manchester to recruit a Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term role starting this September. This Teaching Assistant opportunity is perfect for someone experienced in supporting pupils with behavioural challenges and emotional needs.

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with three individual pupils aged 7 to 10 across different year groups. You'll provide 1:1 support inside and outside the classroom on a rotating basis, helping to regulate behaviour, support emotional wellbeing, and build pupil confidence through structured, tailored sessions.

The school offers a friendly, secure, and nurturing working environment with excellent transport links and free onsite parking. It's a brilliant place to build lasting relationships and make a real difference.

Teaching Assistant - What You'll Be Doing:

Working as a Teaching Assistant across KS2 with pupils aged 7 to 10

Providing one-to-one emotional and behavioural support

Supporting access to learning in class and during focused breakout sessions

Building strong relationships with each child as a trusted Teaching Assistant

Helping pupils with anxiety, low confidence, or regulation difficulties

Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams

Acting as a consistent presence to reduce disruption and increase engagement

Tailoring strategies for each child as a flexible and proactive Teaching Assistant

Maintaining safe, positive routines throughout the school day

Monitoring and feeding back on progress, behaviour and wellbeingTeaching Assistant - What We're Looking For:

Experience supporting children with behavioural or emotional difficulties

Patience, empathy, and confidence in managing challenging behaviour

A calm and consistent approach to building trust and rapport

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Availability for a full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant role

DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)

Level 2 or 3 qualification in supporting teaching and learning is desirable

A genuine passion for helping children succeedWhy Apply for this Teaching Assistant Role?

Join a welcoming and inclusive primary school community

Make a real impact on the lives of pupils with behavioural and emotional needs

Enjoy a consistent, rewarding Teaching Assistant position

Easily accessible via public transport with free onsite parking

Work with a supportive team that values collaboration and consistency

Long-term opportunity with stability, development, and potential to go permanent

Competitive Teaching Assistant pay between £13.69 and £15.87 per hourIf you're a compassionate and committed Teaching Assistant looking to support pupils who need consistency, care and encouragement - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your Teaching Assistant journey with Reeson Education.

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

Ad ID: 5416911906