Teaching Assistant - Reeson Education : Job Details

Role: Teaching AssistantLocation: M3, Manchester (Central)Hours: Full-time, Monday to FridayStart Date: September 2025Duration: Long-termPay: £13.69 to £15.87 per hourSetting: Special Needs School (SEMH)

Reeson Education is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in the M3 postcode, catering to pupils aged 11 to 16 with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH), trauma backgrounds, and complex additional needs. This Teaching Assistant role is full-time and long-term, starting in September.

The school is a calm, nurturing environment for children who struggle to thrive in mainstream settings. Class sizes are small, and each Teaching Assistant works closely with pupils to provide tailored academic, emotional, and behavioural support. As a Teaching Assistant, you'll build strong, trusting relationships and act as a key adult for pupils who need stability and consistent support.

Teaching Assistant - What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting pupils aged 11 to 16 in a special needs setting as a Teaching Assistant
• Delivering 1:1 and small group interventions to support learning, behaviour, and confidence
• Helping pupils with SEMH, trauma, anxiety, and social-emotional difficulties
• Creating structured, positive, and safe environments that encourage engagement
• Assisting class teachers in delivering lessons adapted to individual pupil needs
• Acting as a consistent, compassionate presence for pupils with complex needs
• Monitoring progress and providing tailored support as a Teaching Assistant
• Working across both academic and therapeutic activities, including outdoor learning
• Building positive relationships with families and external professionals
• Promoting resilience, confidence, and emotional regulation as a Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - What We're Looking For:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or similar needs
• A background as a Teaching Assistant, youth worker, mentor, or SEN support worker
• Calm, empathetic, and confident when working with behaviour and emotional needs
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice or a willingness to learn
• Full-time availability from September
• DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
• Commitment to long-term work as a Teaching Assistant in a SEN school

Why apply for this Teaching Assistant role?

• A rewarding opportunity to support pupils in a nurturing, specialist setting
• Opportunity to build life-changing relationships as a Teaching Assistant
• Structured routines and a supportive team of specialists and SEN professionals
• Full-time hours, long-term stability, and genuine potential for progression
• Central location in Manchester (M3 postcode)
• £13.69 to £15.87 per hour
• A chance to grow and develop professionally in a SEN environment

If you're an empathetic, committed Teaching Assistant who wants to make a real difference to young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join this fantastic SEMH school as a Teaching Assistant 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%