Teaching Assistant

REESON Education; Trafford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist alternative provision in WA14, Trafford. This full-time, long-term role supports students aged 11 to 16 facing SEMH challenges, with duties across academic and emotional support.

You will work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to implement tailored interventions, promote positive behaviour, and create a nurturing environment. Hours run Monday to Friday from 8:30 am, with finish times between 3:05 pm and 4:00 pm, and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs.
• Patient and resilient with ability to build relationships.
• Long-term commitment to an alternative provision setting.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with students who require additional support to engage with learning.
• Provide academic and emotional support, helping students build confidence and resilience.
• Assist in delivering tailored interventions focusing on social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral teams to create a structured, nurturing environment.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement within the classroom.

Job description

Role: Teaching Assistant

Location: WA14, Trafford

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM start, with finish times varying between 3:05 PM and 4:00 PM

Salary: 14.25 to 16.65 per hour

Reeson Education is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist alternative provision in WA14. This Teaching Assistant role is a full-time, long-term opportunity to support young people aged 11 to 16 who face challenges in mainstream education due to social, emotional, and mental health needs.

The Role of a Teaching Assistant

• As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students who require additional support to engage with learning.
• The Teaching Assistant will provide academic and emotional support, helping students build confidence and resilience.
• The Teaching Assistant will assist in delivering tailored interventions that focus on social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• The Teaching Assistant will work alongside teachers and pastoral teams to create a structured, nurturing environment where students feel safe and supported.
• The Teaching Assistant will play a key role in promoting positive behaviour and engagement within the classroom setting.

What We Are Looking For in a Teaching Assistant

• A Teaching Assistant with experience supporting young people with SEMH needs or those at risk of disengagement from education.
• A Teaching Assistant who is patient, resilient, and able to build strong relationships with students.
• A Teaching Assistant who understands the challenges young people face and can provide a supportive and encouraging presence.
• A Teaching Assistant who is committed to a long-term role and keen to make a lasting impact in an alternative provision setting.

Why Work as a Teaching Assistant in This Setting

• This Teaching Assistant role offers the chance to work in a specialist provision where every day is different.
• The Teaching Assistant will benefit from ongoing support and training to develop their skills.
• This Teaching Assistant position provides an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people who need it most.
• Competitive pay and long-term job security for a dedicated Teaching Assistant.

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 and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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%