TEACHING ASSISTANT - PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Experience supporting students with SEMH, PRU, or alternative provision settings desirable
• Strong behaviour management and emotional resilience
• Calm, consistent, and reliable presence in a classroom
• Passionate about helping vulnerable learners succeed
• Able to build rapport with young people who may have complex needs
• A team player and proactive Teaching Assistant who wants to make a difference

TEACHING ASSISTANT - BENEFITS

• Competitive hourly pay: £13.69 to £15.87 per hour
• Long-term stability and the opportunity to secure a school contract
• A rewarding, purposeful role within an experienced and supportive staff team
• Ongoing support and CPD from Reeson Education
• Work that truly changes lives and opens up futures
  If you’re a dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for a meaningful role this September and have the skills to support young people in a PRU setting, we want to hear from you.
  Apply today to be considered for this Teaching Assistant opportunity in the WA14 area. Interviews and visits can be arranged prior to the end of term.

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

ROLE: TEACHING ASSISTANT

Location: WA14, Altrincham area
Hours: 8:30am - 3:45pm, Monday to Friday (30-minute unpaid lunch)
Pay: £13.69 to £15.87 per hour
Contract: Full-time, long-term from September 2025
Reeson Education is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in the WA14 area from September. This full-time Teaching Assistant role will run throughout the academic year, with potential to continue into future terms or become permanent for the right person.
As a Teaching Assistant in this PRU, you’ll be supporting pupils aged 11 to 16 who face a range of challenges, including social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, behaviour difficulties, and past disengagement from mainstream education. This is a role for a resilient, patient, and committed Teaching Assistant who wants to make a real impact.

TEACHING ASSISTANT - THE ROLE

• Full-time Teaching Assistant position, Monday to Friday
• Hours: 8:30am to 3:45pm (30-minute unpaid lunch)
• Working with pupils aged 11-16 in small group and 1:1 settings
• Providing classroom support, de-escalation, and pastoral care
• Supporting students with SEMH needs and behaviour regulation
• Long-term position from September 2025 with continuity throughout the year