Teaching Assistant

Role: Teaching Assistant Location: Manchester M11 Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm (30-minute lunch) Pay: £14.25 to £16.65 per hour Start Date: September 2026 Duration: Long-term (Temp to Perm) Reeson Education is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant EYFS setting in a mainstream primary school in the M11 area. This full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant role is available from September and offers an exciting opportunity to work in nursery or reception with a high-quality, experienced EYFS team. The ideal Teaching Assistant will have essential EYFS experience in a school setting and preferably hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification. This Teaching Assistant role involves supporting early years children's learning and development within a provision equipped with excellent resources. Teaching Assistant - What You'll Be Doing: • Supporting nursery or reception children as a Teaching Assistant • Working closely with the EYFS team to deliver high-quality learning experiences • Assisting with early communication, literacy, numeracy, and play-based learning activities • Helping create a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment for all children • Supporting children's social and emotional development as a Teaching Assistant • Encouraging independence and confidence within the EYFS setting • Collaborating with teachers and other staff to meet individual pupil needs • Monitoring progress and reporting observations when required • Supporting transitions and routines as a consistent Teaching Assistant presence • Maintaining excellent standards of health and safety in the classroom Teaching Assistant - What We're Looking For: • Experience working in EYFS within a mainstream primary school - essential • Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification - preferred • Passion for early years education and child development • Friendly, patient, and supportive approach as a Teaching Assistant • Strong communication and teamwork skills • Full-time temp to perm • DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply) Why Apply for this Teaching Assistant Role? • Join an outstanding EYFS team in a mainstream primary school in M11 • Work in a well-resourced, creative, and welcoming early years setting • Long-term, full-time role with a path to permanent employment • Consistent Monday to Friday hours, 8:00am to 3:30pm, with 30-minute lunch break • Competitive pay and career development opportunities If you're an experienced and passionate Teaching Assistant ready to support young learners in nursery or reception, apply now through Reeson Education for this exciting EYFS role starting ASAP! Reeson Education: Reeson Education is the 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 the UK. 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 and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%