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Role: Teaching Assistant
Location: M27 - Salford
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday - 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Pay: £13.68 to £15.87 per hour
Start Date: September 2025
Duration: Long-term with the potential for a permanent school contract
Setting: Small SEMH provision (ages 7-16)
Reeson Education is recruiting a passionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH provision in the M27 area from September. This Teaching Assistant role offers a unique opportunity to support pupils aged 7 to 16 who present with a range of needs including social, emotional and mental health challenges, trauma, brain injury, anxiety, and behavioural difficulties.
This is a full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant position with the view to go temp-to-perm for the right person. You will work closely with a small, supportive team delivering tailored interventions, fun and engaging activities, and interactive learning suited to each individual's needs.
Teaching Assistant - Key Responsibilities:
Provide consistent, nurturing Teaching Assistant support to pupils with SEMH and additional needs
Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions to promote emotional regulation, behaviour support and social engagement
Assist in planning and facilitating creative, hands-on learning experiences
Help pupils re-engage with learning using a child-centred and trauma-informed approach
Build meaningful relationships with children, families and staff
Promote a safe, structured and supportive environment as a Teaching Assistant
Support classroom routines, transitions and differentiated learning
Track progress and provide feedback to the SENCO and teachers
Act as a calm, positive role model and motivator for young people
Encourage resilience, confidence, and social developmentTeaching Assistant - Requirements:
Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, youth worker or support worker in a similar setting
A good understanding of SEMH, trauma, anxiety and behaviour management
Compassionate, patient and adaptable approach to support
Confidence in delivering activities and maintaining structure and boundaries
Strong communication skills with pupils and professionals
A genuine passion for working with children who need additional support
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
Full-time availability from September onwardsWhy work as a Teaching Assistant in this SEMH setting?
Smaller, nurturing setting with a fantastic, dedicated team
Opportunity to truly make an impact on a pupil's educational journey
Creative, flexible curriculum focused on wellbeing and engagement
Pupils who benefit greatly from positive adult relationships
Long-term stability with the chance to secure a permanent contract
£13.68 to £15.87 per hour - weekly pay through Reeson Education
A dedicated consultant on hand 24/7 to support youIf you're an emotionally intelligent and committed Teaching Assistant ready to make a difference, apply today. We'd love to introduce you to this brilliant school.
Reeson Education - specialists in SEN & SEMH support across Greater Manchester.
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is the 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 the UK. 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.
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