Teaching Assistant

REESON Education; Stretford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEN primary school in Trafford. This full-time role involves supporting EYFS and KS1 pupils with diverse needs in a nurturing environment, emphasizing the importance of individualized support. Ideal candidates are dedicated individuals with a passion for assisting children with special educational needs and are willing to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Potential for a school contract

Gain valuable experience in SEN support

Competitive hourly rate

Work in a highly supportive environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN pupils is desirable but not essential.
• Passion for supporting children with special educational needs required.
• Commitment to a long-term role in a specialist school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support to EYFS and KS1 pupils with varied needs.
• Assist with sensory activities and therapeutic interventions.
• Create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Adaptability

Communication Skills

Job description

Position: Teaching Assistant

Location: Trafford, Greater Manchester
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 8:15 AM - 3:45 PM, Monday to Friday
Salary: 13.69 TO 15.87 PER HOUR

Reeson Education is working with a specialist SEN primary school in Trafford to recruit a Teaching Assistant to support EYFS and KS1 pupils with a range of needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, sensory processing difficulties, non-verbal communication, MLD, and PMLD. This is a full-time, long-term role in a highly inclusive and supportive environment.

About the School:

This specialist SEN primary school provides a holistic and child-centred approach to learning. With a highly skilled team of teachers, therapists, and teaching assistants, the school ensures that each child receives individualised support to help them thrive. The focus is on creative, innovative, and aspirational teaching to help children achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities for the Teaching Assistant:

• Provide classroom support as a teaching assistant to EYFS and KS1 pupils with varied and complex needs
• Work 1:1 and in small groups to support communication, social skills, and engagement
• Assist with sensory activities and therapeutic interventions
• Create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
• Work collaboratively as a teaching assistant with teachers, therapists, and families to meet each child's individual needs

Requirements for the Teaching Assistant:

• Passion for supporting children with special educational needs
• Experience working with SEN pupils in any capacity (desirable but not essential)
• A patient, compassionate, and adaptable approach
• Willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to a long-term teaching assistant role in a specialist school setting

Benefits for the Teaching Assistant:

• Full-time, long-term teaching assistant position with the potential for a school contract
• Work in a highly supportive and specialist SEN setting
• Gain valuable experience in ASD, ADHD, SEMH, sensory needs, and PMLD support
• Competitive hourly rate & opportunity to make a real impact

If you're a Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a fantastic SEN primary school, apply today!

Reeson Education is excited to hear from dedicated and motivated individuals.

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%