Role: Teaching Assistant
Location: M30, Manchester
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (one day until 4:00 PM for training)
Pay: £13.69 to £15.87 per hour (Dependent on Experience)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Duration: Long-term, ongoing
Reeson Education is recruiting an enthusiastic and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH secondary school in the M30 area. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting pupils aged 11-16 with a variety of additional needs.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with SEMH challenges, behavioural needs, social anxieties, and other learning difficulties. The school is looking for a confident and adaptable Teaching Assistant who can build positive relationships, encourage engagement, and help pupils develop both academically and emotionally.
Teaching Assistant Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and group support for pupils with SEMH needs
- Assist teachers in delivering tailored lessons as a proactive Teaching Assistant
- Promote positive behaviour and de-escalate challenges calmly
- Encourage pupils to build confidence and resilience in learning
- Support pupils with social anxieties and additional learning needs
- Work collaboratively with staff to create a safe and structured environment
- Be consistent, reliable, and supportive as a dedicated Teaching Assistant
- Attend weekly training sessions to develop your skills as a Teaching Assistant
- Ensure safeguarding and pupil wellbeing at all times
Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- Previous experience working with SEMH, behaviour, or additional needs
- Resilient, patient, and able to remain calm under pressure
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to adapt to a variety of needs and situations as a Teaching Assistant
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
- Full-time commitment to a long-term Teaching Assistant role
Why Join This SEMH School as a Teaching Assistant?
- Supportive and welcoming specialist SEMH provision
- Consistent full-time hours with ongoing training and development
- Opportunity to work closely with pupils aged 11-16 who need tailored support
- Competitive pay with weekly training to build your career
- A rewarding role where every day as a Teaching Assistant makes a difference
If you're a resilient, passionate, and committed Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term role in a fantastic SEMH secondary school, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and begin your next chapter as a Teaching Assistant with Reeson Education!
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%
