Cover People are hiring!
Are you an energetic and hard-working Primary Teaching Assistant?
Would you like to work in a small school that provides a welcoming, inclusive and supportive work environment?
If so, this is the role for you!
This is a role for a Primary Teaching Assistant, starting September 2026 on a full time & long-term basis at a welcoming SEMH primary school with a great reputation in South Manchester.
Role: Primary Teaching Assistant at primary school in South Manchester.
Start date: 2nd September 2026.
Contract: Long term. Temp to perm for the right person.
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4pm
Excellent pay: £(Apply online only)/day DOE – paid PAYE direct via Cover People.
Role
- Supporting children in both KS1 & 2 with social & emotional or mental health difficulties (SEMH).
- You will need to look out for triggers and employ preventative strategies and de-escalation techniques to help manage behaviour so that the pupil can focus on learning.
- Tailored support in lessons, breaking down instructions and tasks so they are easily understood and the pupil feels they are achievable.
- Providing lots of encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Working closely with the teacher, management, support staff, parents and outside professionals.
- Contribute to a safe, positive, inclusive and collaborative work environment.
School
- Primary school in south Manchester for children with SEMH needs.
- Prides itself on being welcoming, collaborative and providing a balanced and full curriculum.
- They challenge all learners whatever level or need to become independent while developing a sense of responsibility and community.
- Partner very closely with parents to aid attendance and learning outcomes.
- Will support long term supply staff with training and development just as they would with permanent staff.
- Free parking.
- Easily accessed by bus and train.
Benefits
- Excellent pay & conditions, paid PAYE.
- Dedicated consultant with 14 years local experience to support you through the process.
- Will eventually turn into a permanent contract for the right person.
- Management that truly value each staff member providing support where required.
- Working with an established & long-standing staff team.
- Safe, inclusive and fun atmosphere.
- Chance to make a real difference to children who need extra support the most.
- Learn new skills to enhance your CV and take the next step in your career.
Requirements
- CV with full history from education to present.
- Right to Work & Proof of Address in the UK.
- DBS certificate on the Update Service (or be happy to apply for a new one).
- Min of 2 professional references.
- Overseas Police Check if applicable.
- Some experience supporting primary aged children with social or emotional needs.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and will be offered work on successfully passing Cover People’s compliance checks
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