Job Title: Teaching Assistant - KS1
Location: Manchester, M18
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (30-minute lunch break)
Pay Rate: £13.69 to £15.87 per hour
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Reeson Education is recruiting a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic KS1 team at a welcoming primary school in the M18 area of Manchester. This Teaching Assistant role is full-time, long-term, and starts as soon as possible.
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll be supporting children across Year 1 and Year 2, providing small group interventions, 1:1 support, and general classroom assistance. The school is well-known for its strong leadership, inclusive ethos, and supportive staff team - making it an incredible environment for any Teaching Assistant who wants to thrive and grow!
Key Responsibilities for the Teaching Assistant:
* Support learning as a Teaching Assistant across KS1 classrooms.
* Deliver interventions in phonics, early reading, and basic maths.
* Provide one-to-one support for pupils with additional learning needs.
* Foster a positive, nurturing, and engaging classroom atmosphere.
* Work closely with class teachers and SENDCOs to support all learners.
The Ideal Teaching Assistant Will:
* Be a dynamic and nurturing Teaching Assistant with KS1 experience.
* Have a good understanding of the KS1 curriculum and early learning needs.
* Be confident supporting a range of abilities and adapting approaches.
* Be proactive, flexible, and a real team player.
* Have strong communication skills and a positive, caring attitude.
Teaching Assistant Requirements:
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply).
* Right to work in the UK.
* Recent references covering the last 2-3 years.
* A genuine passion for working as a Teaching Assistant in KS1.
Benefits for the Teaching Assistant:
* Competitive hourly pay (paid weekly).
* Full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant opportunity.
* Lovely KS1 team and supportive leadership.
* Ongoing CPD and safeguarding training via Reeson Education.
* A friendly and experienced Reeson consultant to guide you through your placement.
If you're a passionate Teaching Assistant ready to make a difference in a fantastic KS1 team in M18, we would love to hear from you!