Teaching Assistant
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £95 - £110 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | MANCHESTER |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Teaching Assistant
Location: South Manchester
Position: Teaching Assistant
Start Date: September 2026
Pay Rate: £95-£110 per day DOE
Do you believe that positive relationships are the key to helping children succeed? Are you looking for a role where your patience, encouragement and empathy can have a lasting impact?
Cover People are recruiting on behalf of a specialist primary school in South Manchester seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026. The school supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and has built its approach around the belief that children learn best when they feel understood, valued and secure.
The school's nurturing ethos is embedded throughout everything they do. Staff work collaboratively to create a calm and structured environment where pupils are encouraged to develop resilience, regulate their emotions and build the confidence needed to engage successfully with learning. Every achievement is recognised, and every child is supported to reach their own individual goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide classroom support to pupils with a range of social, emotional and behavioural needs
- Encourage engagement in learning through positive encouragement and consistent routines
- Work closely with teachers to adapt activities to meet individual learning needs
- Help pupils develop independence, emotional regulation and confidence
- Support the delivery of personalised interventions and therapeutic approaches
- Contribute to a positive, safe and welcoming learning environment
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Experience working with children or young people, ideally within education, SEND or care
- A calm, resilient and adaptable approach
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
- An understanding of the importance of consistency and emotional support
- A genuine desire to help children overcome barriers to education
- Teaching Assistant qualifications are welcomed but not essential
Why Work with Cover People?
- Competitive daily rates of pay
- A dedicated consultant who understands your career goals
- Long-term opportunities with the potential to become permanent
- Access to a variety of specialist and mainstream schools across Greater Manchester
- Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.
Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of this school. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
If you're looking for a role where you'll become an important part of a child's journey, not just support their learning, but help rebuild their confidence and enjoyment of school, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a September 2026 start.