Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: WA15, Trafford
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Pay Rate: £13.69 to £15.87 per hour
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Reeson Education is recruiting an experienced, compassionate, and committed Teaching Assistant to join a warm and inclusive mainstream primary school in the WA15 area of Trafford. This full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant role is to support a small, well-resourced SEN class and will start as soon as possible.
The Teaching Assistant will be based in a specialist SEN class of up to 8 pupils, ranging from Year 2 to Year 5 age. Pupils have a variety of additional needs including ASD, ADHD, MLD, SEMH, and other learning difficulties. The successful Teaching Assistant will work closely with the class teacher and two other experienced Teaching Assistants to support learning, regulation, and personal development.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting neurodivergent pupils and thrives in a team-focused, nurturing environment.
Teaching Assistant Key Responsibilities:
1. Work within a small SEN class of up to 8 pupils (Y2-Y5)
2. Support pupils with ASD, ADHD, MLD, SEMH and other needs
3. Provide 1:1 and group support alongside the teacher and TAs
4. Help implement EHCP targets and behaviour support strategies
5. Promote a positive, inclusive, and well-structured learning space
6. Assist with transitions, sensory needs, and classroom routines
The Ideal Teaching Assistant Will:
7. Be experienced in SEND or inclusive primary education
8. Remain calm and patient under pressure
9. Work confidently with a range of additional needs
10. Be a team player who contributes to a nurturing environment
11. Be flexible, proactive, and eager to learn
Teaching Assistant Requirements:
12. Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
13. Right to work in the UK
14. Strong references from recent school-based roles
15. Experience supporting pupils with SEND
Benefits for the Teaching Assistant:
16. Excellent hourly rates, paid weekly
17. Long-term opportunity in a supportive setting
18. Ongoing CPD and training via Reeson Education
19. Personal consultant guidance throughout your placement
20. Potential to secure a school contract
If you're a dedicated Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting SEN pupils and want to join a friendly Trafford primary school, apply now! Reeson Education would love to hear from you.