Position: Teaching Assistant
Location: M11, Manchester
Start Date: September 2025
Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday (30-minute lunch break)
Salary: £13.69 to £15.87 per hour
Reeson Education is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term position in a friendly and inclusive primary school in the M11 area of Manchester. Starting in September, this Teaching Assistant role is ideal for someone passionate about Early Years and looking for a role with potential for a permanent school contract.
About the School:
This welcoming one-form entry school places a strong emphasis on early childhood development, nurturing curiosity, creativity, and foundational skills. The school has a supportive SLT, a vibrant EYFS setting, and a positive, collaborative team ethos.
Key Responsibilities for the Teaching Assistant:
- Work as a Teaching Assistant within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), supporting children in their learning and development.
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to children with varying needs, helping to build their communication, social, and motor skills.
- Collaborate with teachers and EYFS staff to deliver engaging and child-centred activities.
- Support children with toileting, feeding, and other basic care needs as required in the EYFS setting.
- Help create a calm, structured, and stimulating environment for learning through play.
- Observe and track pupil progress under the guidance of the class teacher and contribute to EYFS assessments.
- Maintain strong communication with parents, staff, and external professionals when needed.
Requirements for the Teaching Assistant:
- Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within an EYFS or early primary setting.
- A caring, patient, and proactive attitude suited to working with young children.
- Understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
- Willingness to commit full-time and long-term from September.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a warm and professional team.
Benefits for the Teaching Assistant:
- Long-term opportunity with the potential to move into a permanent school contract.
- A rewarding and fulfilling role as a Teaching Assistant where you can make a real impact during children's formative years.
- Daily support and career guidance from Reeson Education.
- Competitive hourly pay and consistent working hours.
If you're a Teaching Assistant who loves supporting children in the early stages of their learning journey and wants to join a welcoming EYFS team in the M11 area, apply today!
Reeson Education looks forward to hearing from enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant professionals ready for their next long-term challenge.
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%
