Teaching assistant

Role : Teaching Assistant

Location : M23, Wythenshawe

Start Date : asap

Hours : Monday to Friday, 8 : 30 AM - 3 : 30 PM (30-minute break)

Pay : £13.69 to £15.87 per hour

Contract : Full-time, long-term (opportunity to go permanent)

Reeson Education is recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic primary school in the M23 area. This Teaching Assistant role is based within a dedicated SEND unit supporting pupils with a range of communication and learning needs including SLCN, ASD, and non-verbal communication.

As a Teaching Assistant in this setting, you will play a key role in providing consistency, structure, and emotional support to pupils who benefit from tailored teaching strategies and a calm, nurturing approach. The successful Teaching Assistant will have prior experience supporting pupils with additional needs and will be confident in using visual aids, basic sign support, and other tools to help children access learning.

The school offers :

A warm, inclusive SEND unit within a mainstream primary

Highly supportive leadership and SEND team

Excellent facilities for communication-focused support

Opportunities for the Teaching Assistant to take part in ongoing training and developmentKey responsibilities for this Teaching Assistant role :

Providing 1 : 1 and small group support for pupils with SLCN, ASD, and non-verbal needs

Supporting learning and engagement using adapted resources

Working closely with speech and language therapists and the school SENDCO

Helping pupils develop confidence, independence, and communication skills

Maintaining a safe and supportive classroom environmentThis Teaching Assistant role is ideal for someone who is proactive, patient, and truly passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive. Previous experience in an SEN or communication-focused setting is essential.

If you are a compassionate and experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term opportunity where you can make a difference, we want to hear from you. This Teaching Assistant role offers a fantastic chance to build strong, lasting relationships with pupils and potentially progress to a permanent role.

Apply now to join a nurturing school where your skills as a Teaching Assistant will be genuinely valued and your impact truly felt.

Reeson Education is working on behalf of the school to recruit for this Teaching Assistant position.

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.

Please note that all daily / hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07