Teaching assistant; Temporary

Position: Teaching assistant (Temporary)
Teaching Assistant - Year 6 SEMH Support - M34

Location:

M34, Manchester

Start Date:

ASAP

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Pay: £13.69 - £15.87 per hour

Contract:

Full-time, long-term until the end of the academic year

Reeson Education is seeking a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in the M34 area. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for a Teaching Assistant experienced in providing 1:1 support to pupils with SEMH needs, particularly within a Year 6 setting.

The school is looking for a confident, calm, and nurturing Teaching Assistant who can offer consistent emotional support, build positive relationships, and help pupils regulate their behaviour and engage in learning. This Teaching Assistant role is ideal for someone who is patient, empathetic, and able to manage sensitive situations with professionalism.

Teaching Assistant
- Key Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 SEMH support to a Year 6 pupil as a Teaching Assistant

Offer emotional regulation, wellbeing support, and behaviour de-escalation

Assist the class teacher with tailored strategies and activities

Build trust and rapport to create a safe learning space

Support the pupil both in and outside of lessons as a Teaching Assistant

Encourage engagement, confidence, and positive learning habits

Work collaboratively with staff, SENCO, and pastoral teams

Ensure safeguarding procedures are always followed

Teaching Assistant - Requirements:

Experience supporting SEMH, behavioural needs, or 1:1 interventions

Ability to build strong, supportive relationships

Calm, patient, and emotionally resilient attitude

Proactive, reliable, and able to use initiative as a Teaching Assistant

Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Commitment to a long-term Teaching Assistant role

Why This Teaching Assistant Role?

Long-term post until July

Supportive and welcoming school environment

Consistent full-time hours

Rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in a Year 6 pupil's development

If you are a compassionate, dedicated Teaching Assistant ready to support a pupil who needs stability, patience, and consistency, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure your next Teaching Assistant role!

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