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Role: Teaching Assistant
Location: M11, East Manchester
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:00am-3:30pm)
Pay: GBP14.25 to GBP16.65 per hour (PAYE or Umbrella)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Long-term
A warm, inclusive primary school in the M11 area of East Manchester is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join their expanding on-site SEND provision. This is a unique opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting pupils with complex needs and thrives in a role where no two days are the same.
The school has developed a specialist provision within their mainstream setting to support children across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 who present with a wide range of needs. These include non-verbal pupils, children with emotional dysregulation, sensory needs, behavioural challenges, ADHD, ASD, SEMH, learning disabilities, and other complex developmental difficulties. They are looking for a resilient, nurturing, and proactive Teaching Assistant who can bring patience, structure, and positivity to this demanding but deeply rewarding environment.
Teaching Assistant: Key Responsibilities
- Work as a Teaching Assistant within the school's SEND provision supporting pupils with a broad range of complex and challenging needs
- Provide 1:1 and small group support, helping children regulate emotions, communicate effectively, and access learning
- Assist the class teacher and SEND team in delivering tailored interventions as a dedicated Teaching Assistant
- Implement behaviour support strategies and sensory regulation tools confidently and consistently
- Support non-verbal pupils using visual aids, PECS, gestures, routines, and other communication approaches
- Create a nurturing, safe, and structured environment as a committed Teaching Assistant
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to ensure every pupil receives the right level of support
- Maintain accurate notes, follow EHCP targets, and contribute to pupil progress meetings
- Help with personal care where required
- Always uphold the school's safeguarding and behaviour policies in your role as a Teaching Assistant
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Teaching Assistant: Requirements
- Experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary or SEND environment
- Confidence supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, sensory needs, and complex learning differences
- Ability to remain calm, patient, and consistent in a challenging environment
- Team Teach training or equivalent de-escalation training is highly desirable
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is preferred
- Strong communication, resilience, and a genuine passion for helping vulnerable children
- Commitment to full-time, long-term work from Monday to Friday
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Why Apply for This Teaching Assistant Role?
- Long-term, full-time Teaching Assistant opportunity starting September 2026
- Work in a supportive school with a well-established SEND provision
- A varied and impactful role supporting pupils from EYFS through to Year 6
- Competitive pay: GBP14.25 to GBP16.65 per hour
- A chance to genuinely transform the lives and futures of children with complex needs
- Full guidance and support from senior leaders and SEND specialists
- A challenging but hugely rewarding position for a dedicated Teaching Assistant
If you are a resilient and passionate Teaching Assistant who wants to make a real difference in a specialist primary setting, please get in touch as soon as possible to arrange a trial or interview.
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 core 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 schools and educational institutions to ensure the best possible outcomes for both educators and students.
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