Teaching Assistant

Role: Teaching Assistant
Location: Manchester M7
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Pay: -13.69 to -15.87 per hour
Start Date: September 2025
Duration: Long-term

Reeson Education is recruiting a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a specialist alternative provision in the M7 area. This full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant role begins in September 2025 and offers a meaningful opportunity to support children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work with both primary and secondary-aged pupils who have often faced significant life challenges and may struggle to trust others. Many of the children display emotional dysregulation and require one-to-one or small-group support to build confidence, regulate behaviour, and develop both socially and academically. With time, consistency, and care, progress is not only possible - it''s transformative.

Teaching Assistant - What You''ll Be Doing:

• Supporting children with SEMH as a Teaching Assistant in a specialist provision
• Providing one-to-one and small group support across both primary and secondary age groups
• Building strong, trusting relationships to encourage pupil engagement
• Helping pupils to develop emotionally, socially, mentally, and academically
• Supporting children in regulating behaviour through calm, consistent responses
• Assisting with tailored learning activities and enrichment sessions
• Encouraging friendship building and teamwork within small groups
• Creating a safe, supportive, and positive environment for vulnerable pupils
• Collaborating with teachers, pastoral teams, and external professionals
• Acting as a consistent, compassionate Teaching Assistant presence throughout the school day

Teaching Assistant - What We''re Looking For:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs
• A patient, nurturing, and emotionally intelligent approach
• Confidence to support challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning
• Full-time availability from September 2025
• DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
• Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential)

Why Apply for this Teaching Assistant Role?

• Make a life-changing impact as a Teaching Assistant in an alternative provision
• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with pupils who need stability
• Work in a close-knit and supportive team with training available
• Monday to Friday hours with term-time consistency
• Competitive pay from -13.69 to -15.87 per hour
• Long-term role with the potential to go permanent for the right person

If you''re a calm, kind, and committed Teaching Assistant ready to support children with complex emotional needs, we''d love to hear from you. Apply now to join this fantastic setting through 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%