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! Apply today and start your next adventure with Reeson Education!
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 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 England. 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%
