Teaching Assistant - Reeson Education : Job Details

Role: Teaching AssistantLocation: M27 - SalfordHours: Full-time, Monday to Friday - 8:30 AM to 3:00 PMPay: £13.68 to £15.87 per hourStart Date: September 2025Duration: Long-term with the potential for a permanent school contractSetting: Small SEMH provision (ages 7-16)

Reeson Education is recruiting a passionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH provision in the M27 area from September. This Teaching Assistant role offers a unique opportunity to support pupils aged 7 to 16 who present with a range of needs including social, emotional and mental health challenges, trauma, brain injury, anxiety, and behavioural difficulties.

This is a full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant position with the view to go temp-to-perm for the right person. You will work closely with a small, supportive team delivering tailored interventions, fun and engaging activities, and interactive learning suited to each individual's needs.

Teaching Assistant - Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent, nurturing Teaching Assistant support to pupils with SEMH and additional needs
• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions to promote emotional regulation, behaviour support and social engagement
• Assist in planning and facilitating creative, hands-on learning experiences
• Help pupils re-engage with learning using a child-centred and trauma-informed approach
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families and staff
• Promote a safe, structured and supportive environment as a Teaching Assistant
• Support classroom routines, transitions and differentiated learning
• Track progress and provide feedback to the SENCO and teachers
• Act as a calm, positive role model and motivator for young people
• Encourage resilience, confidence, and social development

Teaching Assistant - Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, youth worker or support worker in a similar setting
• A good understanding of SEMH, trauma, anxiety and behaviour management
• Compassionate, patient and adaptable approach to support
• Confidence in delivering activities and maintaining structure and boundaries
• Strong communication skills with pupils and professionals
• A genuine passion for working with children who need additional support
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
• Full-time availability from September onwards

Why work as a Teaching Assistant in this SEMH setting?

• Smaller, nurturing setting with a fantastic, dedicated team
• Opportunity to truly make an impact on a pupil's educational journey
• Creative, flexible curriculum focused on wellbeing and engagement
• Pupils who benefit greatly from positive adult relationships
• Long-term stability with the chance to secure a permanent contract
• £13.68 to £15.87 per hour - weekly pay through Reeson Education
• A dedicated consultant on hand 24/7 to support you

If you're an emotionally intelligent and committed Teaching Assistant ready to make a difference, apply today. We'd love to introduce you to this brilliant school.

Reeson Education - specialists in SEN & SEMH support across Greater Manchester.

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%