Role: Teaching Assistant
Location: Tameside, OL6
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Permanent Opportunity: Yes - for the right person
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm (30-minute lunch break)
Pay: £13.69 - £15.87 per hour (PAYE or Umbrella)
Teaching Assistant - SEMH Secondary School
We are currently recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH secondary school in the Tameside (OL6) area. This Teaching Assistant role is full-time and long-term, starting immediately, with the potential to become permanent for the right Teaching Assistant.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will be working within a small SEMH class or supporting a pupil on a 1:1 basis. The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant who can provide consistency, structure, and emotional support to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
The Role - Teaching Assistant
The successful Teaching Assistant will be responsible for supporting pupils across the school day, helping them to regulate emotions, engage with learning, and develop positive behaviour. This Teaching Assistant role requires patience, resilience, and a calm, confident approach.
Key responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant include:
- Supporting pupils with SEMH needs within the classroom
- Working 1:1 as a Teaching Assistant with pupils who require targeted support
- Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management
- Helping pupils to remain engaged, focused, and emotionally regulated
- Supporting behaviour management strategies set by the school
- Working closely with teachers, SEN staff, and other Teaching Assistants
About You - Teaching Assistant
To be successful in this Teaching Assistant role, you will ideally have experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar support role within an SEMH, SEND, PRU, AP, or alternative provision setting.
The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant who is:
- Calm, patient, and consistent in their approach
- Confident supporting challenging behaviour
- Passionate about working as a Teaching Assistant with vulnerable young people
- Reliable, professional, and committed to full-time work
Why Apply for This Teaching Assistant Role?
This Teaching Assistant position offers:
- A full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant role
- Immediate start as a Teaching Assistant
- The opportunity for a permanent Teaching Assistant position
- Competitive hourly pay for a Teaching Assistant (£13.69 - £15.87)
- Supportive leadership and a structured SEMH environment
If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to progress in an SEMH-focused Teaching Assistant role, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered 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, 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%
