Teaching Assistant - Reeson Education : Job Details

Role: Teaching AssistantLocation: M21, ManchesterHours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 30 mins lunch)Pay: £13.69 to £15.87 per hourStart Date: September 2025Duration: 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 wellbeing

Teaching 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 succeed

Why 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 hour

If 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%