Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching AssistantLocation: OL5 (Ashton-under-Lyne)Pay Rates: £83.40 to £89.81 per day (depending on experience)Start Date: ASAPType: Full-time, Long-term

Reeson Education is recruiting a passionate and committed Teaching Assistant to join a thriving mainstream primary school in the OL5 area of Ashton-under-Lyne. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a Lower Key Stage 2 (LKS2) classroom, supporting pupils with lower abilities and special educational needs, helping them achieve their full potential.

About the teaching assistant Role:

• Full-time role: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
• Focus: Supporting pupils who are behind their expected age range, of lower ability, or have special educational needs.
• Working 1:1 and in small groups, delivering targeted interventions under teacher guidance.
• Encouraging pupils' engagement in lessons and fostering a positive learning environment.
• Providing emotional and academic support to help pupils develop their confidence and skills.
• Commitment to five full days a week is essential.

About the School:

This primary school is dedicated to providing an exciting and enriching experience for every child. The staff takes pride in celebrating each child's unique gifts and talents, believing every child is precious and deserves to be supported to reach their full potential.

The school's ethos centres around equipping children with the skills, knowledge, resilience, and enthusiasm they need for a happy and successful life. Staff take their responsibility seriously, knowing the future of the pupils is in their hands.

The Ideal Teaching Assistant Will:

• Have experience as a teaching assistant or similar role working with children in a primary school setting, ideally with pupils in LKS2 or with SEN.
• Be patient, understanding, and passionate about helping children overcome challenges.
• Be proactive, adaptable, and able to engage pupils of varying abilities.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills to liaise with the teacher, parents, and support staff.
• Be fully committed to the role, providing consistency and support to the pupils and school team.

Benefits for the successful teaching assistant:

• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young learners.
• Full-time, long-term teaching assistant position with the possibility of a permanent contract for the right candidate.
• Competitive daily pay rates paid weekly.
• Supportive and welcoming school environment with a dedicated staff team.

If you're a compassionate Teaching Assistant ready to join a school that values every child and celebrates their uniqueness, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today for the teaching assistant role to be part of this inspiring primary school and help shape the future of young learners!

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.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%