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Primary Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant

Cover People • Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
12 days ago
Salary
£100.00 daily
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
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Job description

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: £100-115/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.

APPLY NOW!

To apply for this South Manchester based Primary Teaching Assistant role contact Graham Warner at Cover People in Manchester by calling 0161 505 0439, by emailing your CV to graham@coverpeopleuk.co.uk or by clicking APPLY below.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and will be offered work on successfully passing Cover People’s compliance checks.

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