Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: M13, Manchester
Hours: Part-time, Monday to Friday (8:30 AM - 1:30 PM, with a 30-minute break each day)
Pay: £13.69 to £15.87 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-term, ongoing
Reeson Education are recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and welcoming mainstream primary school in the M13 area of Manchester. This is a part-time, long-term role working every morning until early afternoon, perfect for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with complex needs.
The Teaching Assistant will be working across EYFS and KS1 classes, supporting pupils with profound learning needs, ASD, non-verbal communication needs, and a range of other additional challenges. This role requires a dedicated Teaching Assistant who can remain patient, adaptable, and proactive when meeting the diverse needs of the children.
Teaching Assistant Key Responsibilities:
- Provide small group and 1:1 support for pupils in EYFS and KS1
- Support children with profound learning needs, ASD, and non-verbal communication
- Help deliver tailored interventions across literacy, numeracy, phonics, and social development
- Assist with behaviour regulation using positive and supportive strategies
- Foster independence, confidence, and engagement in pupils
- Work closely with teachers and SEN staff to deliver effective learning support
Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant in UK primary schools
- Strong SEN experience, particularly with ASD, SEMH, non-verbal pupils, and profound learning needs
- Calm, nurturing, and patient approach to supporting children with complex needs
- Flexibility and resilience, with the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced setting
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
- Commitment to long-term, consistent work as a Teaching Assistant
Why Join as a Teaching Assistant?
- Work in a supportive mainstream primary school with an experienced team
- Opportunity to make a real impact supporting young learners with complex needs
- Long-term stability with part-time hours that fit into the school day
- Competitive pay and weekly pay through Reeson Education
- A rewarding chance to build your career as a Teaching Assistant while changing lives
If you are a compassionate and skilled Teaching Assistant with the experience and commitment to support children with profound learning needs, ASD, and non-verbal communication, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to start your journey as a Teaching Assistant in M13.
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%
