Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Location: Salford, M5

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: £14.25 - £16.65 per hour (PAYE or Umbrella)

Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (30-minute lunch)

Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (with a view to continuing into the new academic year)

Reeson Education is recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the M5 area of Salford. This full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant role will involve supporting pupils across KS2 who have a range of SEND and SEMH needs, both within the classroom and through targeted interventions, one-to-one support, and small group work.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who enjoys building strong relationships with pupils, helping them overcome barriers to learning, and supporting both their academic and emotional development. The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant who can commit long-term and potentially continue into the new academic year.

Teaching Assistant - Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils across KS2 as a Teaching Assistant within the classroom and during interventions
  * Provide one-to-one support as a Teaching Assistant for pupils with SEND and SEMH needs
  * Deliver small group interventions as a Teaching Assistant to support learning and progress
  * Support pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, communication needs and other additional needs as a Teaching Assistant
  * Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and emotional regulation as a Teaching Assistant
  * Adapt learning resources and activities to meet individual pupil needs as a Teaching Assistant
  * Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff as a Teaching Assistant
  * Support pupils during lessons, breaktimes, transitions and structured interventions as a Teaching Assistant
  * Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils and their families where appropriate
  * Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times as a Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Youth Worker or Support Worker
  * Experience supporting children with SEND, SEMH, ASD, ADHD or behavioural needs
  * Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
  * Patient, resilient and nurturing approach as a Teaching Assistant
  * Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  * Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

Why Apply for this Teaching Assistant Role?

• Full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant position
  * Opportunity to continue into the new academic year
  * Competitive hourly pay of £14.25 - £16.65 per hour
  * Supportive and welcoming primary school environment
  * Valuable experience supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH needs
  * Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's learning and wellbeing
  * Ongoing support from Reeson Education throughout your placement

If you are a passionate and committed Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity within a primary school, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to begin your next Teaching Assistant role with Reeson Education.

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 and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%