Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Stockport, SK13
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (30-minute lunch break)
Pay Rate: £13.69 to £15.83 per hour
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term (potential for a permanent contract)
Reeson Education is recruiting a resilient, caring, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic SEMH school in the SK13 area of Stockport. This Teaching Assistant role is to start as soon as possible and is a full-time, long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent.
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll be working with primary-aged pupils with a variety of additional needs including SEMH, ADHD, and behavioural challenges. You'll be part of a nurturing team that supports every child with empathy, consistency, and structure.
This Teaching Assistant role involves a blend of 1:1 support, group work, and in-class assistance. You'll be based in a setting that's passionate about giving pupils the tools they need to succeed-emotionally, socially, and academically.
Key Responsibilities for the Teaching Assistant:
* Work as a Teaching Assistant across a range of classroom and support situations.
* Provide 1:1 and small group interventions for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
* Use strategies to de-escalate and support emotional regulation.
* Build strong, trusting relationships with students.
* Collaborate with teachers and therapists to implement personalised plans.
* Promote resilience, engagement, and a love of learning.
The Ideal Teaching Assistant Will:
* Be a confident, calm, and reliable Teaching Assistant with experience in challenging settings.
* Have knowledge or experience of SEMH, ADHD, and behavioural needs.
* Be passionate about inclusion and helping all children succeed.
* Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* Be committed to making a positive difference as a Teaching Assistant .
Teaching Assistant Requirements:
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply).
* Right to work in the UK.
* Recent, relevant references covering the last 2-3 years.
* Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an SEMH setting.
Benefits for the Teaching Assistant:
* Excellent hourly pay (paid weekly).
* Full-time hours with potential for a school contract.
* Supportive and specialist SEMH school environment.
* Free safeguarding & CPD training through Reeson Education.
* A dedicated consultant to support you in your journey.
If you're a strong and compassionate Teaching Assistant ready to make an impact in an SEMH school, we want to hear from you!