Teaching assistant

Teaching Assistant

Location: Manchester, M40
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: £14.25 - £16.65 per hour (PAYE or Umbrella)
Hours: 8:15am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (30-minute lunch)
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

Reeson Education is recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a large, diverse, and welcoming primary school in the M40 area of Manchester from September 2026.

This full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant role offers the opportunity to support pupils with a range of complex additional needs across the primary age range. The successful Teaching Assistant will be placed within the Key Stage that best matches their previous experience, strengths, and skill set.

The school serves a wonderfully diverse community and prides itself on providing an inclusive environment where every child is supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This Teaching Assistant position would suit someone who is patient, nurturing, adaptable, and passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.

Teaching Assistant - Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with a range of complex SEND needs as a Teaching Assistant
• Provide 1:1, small group, and classroom support as a Teaching Assistant
• Adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual needs as a Teaching Assistant
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and support staff as a Teaching Assistant
• Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation, social interaction, and engagement
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils and families
• Promote inclusion and independence throughout the school day
• Monitor progress and contribute to pupil support strategies
• Support pupils both within and outside of the classroom environment
• Uphold 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, Support Worker, Care Worker, Youth Worker, or similar
• Experience supporting children with SEND, complex needs, ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, sensory needs, or learning difficulties
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider team
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Why Join This School as a Teaching Assistant?

• Full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant role starting September 2026
• Opportunity to secure ongoing work throughout the academic year
• Large and highly supportive primary school environment
• Diverse school community with excellent inclusion practices
• Strong leadership team and experienced SEND department
• Competitive hourly pay of £14.25 - £16.65
• Opportunity to develop valuable SEND and classroom experience
• Rewarding role making a genuine difference to children's lives as a Teaching Assistant

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, aspiring Teaching Assistant, or support professional looking for a rewarding opportunity within a fantastic primary school, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting Teaching Assistant opportunity 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%