Location: OL9 - Oldham
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:45am-3:30pm, 45-min lunch)
Pay: £13.69-£15.87 per hour
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Long-term
Reeson Education is looking for a compassionate, dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the OL9 area this September. This is a full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant role working 1:1 with a delightful Key Stage 2 pupil with autism who is non-verbal.
This is not a behavioural support role - the pupil is calm and pleasant, but they need a Teaching Assistant who can nurture communication skills, encourage social development, and adapt learning in a way that makes sense to them. The Teaching Assistant will support learning outside the classroom for part of the day, gradually encouraging integration into the main class where possible.
Teaching Assistant - Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 support to a KS2 pupil with ASD who is non-verbal
- Work with the class team to develop communication strategies and learning tasks
- Support the pupil's emotional and social progress throughout the day
- Help ease transitions from a quieter, personalised space into the classroom
- Maintain a calm, structured, and positive learning environment
- Adapt teaching resources under guidance from the class teacher and SENDCO
Teaching Assistant - The Ideal Candidate:
- Prior experience as a Teaching Assistant supporting pupils with autism
- Comfortable using visual aids, sensory strategies, or alternative communication methods
- A patient, empathetic and consistent approach to support
- Someone who can build trust and connection over time
- Flexible, team-oriented and keen to help a young learner thrive
Why apply for this Teaching Assistant role?
- Opportunity to work in a well-supported, nurturing school environment
- Long-term, stable Teaching Assistant position with real impact
- Lovely pupil with no extreme behaviour - just in need of guidance and encouragement
- Friendly staff team and fantastic facilities for SEND support
- Clear routine, hours, and expectations
If you're a caring and capable Teaching Assistant who believes in building confidence and communication through consistency and kindness, this role is for you.
Apply today - Reeson Education would love to hear from you.
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%
