Role: Teaching Assistant
Location: M30 and M27, Salford
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Pay: £13.69 to £15.87 per hour
Start Date: September 2025
Duration: Long-term
Reeson Education is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school based across two supportive and well-established sites in the M30 and M27 areas of Salford. This full-time Teaching Assistant role starts in September and is long-term with potential to lead to a direct school contract.
This fantastic opportunity is ideal for a resilient and committed Teaching Assistant who is confident travelling between two nearby sites (a driving licence and access to a car is essential). You'll be working closely with pupils aged 7 to 16 with a range of social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, as well as associated difficulties such as anxiety, trauma, ADHD and behavioural challenges.
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work one-to-one and in small groups, helping to deliver engaging, therapeutic learning opportunities in a nurturing and structured environment. Each day will be different - but you'll be making a consistent, lasting impact on the lives of pupils who need it most.
Teaching Assistant - What You'll Be Doing:
Providing targeted one-to-one support as a Teaching Assistant
Supporting small group interventions for emotional regulation, literacy, and life skills
Working collaboratively with teaching staff and therapists across both sites
Promoting a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment
Assisting with behaviour management using trauma-informed, de-escalation strategies
Tracking progress and supporting pupils in achieving their personal goals
Offering consistent support and encouragement as a key Teaching Assistant
Adapting approaches to meet the unique needs of individual pupils
Acting as a reliable, emotionally grounded Teaching Assistant presence
Contributing to a strong, collaborative school culture focused on wellbeing and inclusionTeaching Assistant - What We're Looking For:
Experience supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
A driving licence and access to a car (essential)
A calm, empathetic, and resilient personality
Confidence supporting KS2 through to KS4 pupils as a Teaching Assistant
Ability to build strong relationships and maintain boundaries with pupils
Passion for supporting pupils with complex needs and building their confidence
DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)
Full-time availability from SeptemberWhy Join This School as a Teaching Assistant?
Work across two diverse, well-resourced SEMH sites
Make a lasting difference in the lives of young people with complex needs
Join a therapeutic and inclusive team that values every staff member
Opportunity for progression and potential to secure a permanent post
£13.69 to £15.87 per hour, depending on experience
Ongoing support from Reeson Education and access to our 24/7 on-call serviceIf you're a dedicated Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your SEMH support journey this September, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join this supportive SEMH provision as a Teaching Assistant and help change lives one step at a time.
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.
Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07