Enrichment & Inclusion Teaching Assistant

Cover People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consultant support

Inclusive primary setting

Job summary

Cover People are recruiting for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Manchester. This is a varied role combining SEND support, SEMH interventions, enrichment activities, pupil mentoring and after-school provision.

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 TA qualification, have experience in a primary setting, and be able to lead after‑school clubs and work across inclusion provision. The school values inclusion, wellbeing and personal development.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience supporting learning within a primary school environment.
• Experience working with children with SEND and additional needs.
• Knowledge of SEMH, inclusion and enrichment approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the school’s after‑school club, ensuring children are safe, engaged and supported.
• Support enrichment activities and SEMH interventions during the mornings.
• Work within the school’s inclusion provision, supporting small groups of pupils with additional needs, including Autism.
• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small‑group mentoring and emotional support.
• Support pupils with SEND and help remove barriers to learning and progress.
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to whole‑school behaviour expectations.
• Lead pupil leadership groups and support the school’s wider enrichment programme.
• Help create purposeful and safe opportunities for pupils during less structured parts of the day.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver agreed learning activities and interventions.
• Monitor and record pupils’ progress, attainment, attendance, behaviour and wider development.
• Support the implementation and review of individual learning plans and EHCP‑related provision.
• Assist with classroom organisation, learning resources and assessment materials.
• Promote independence, confidence and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Support pupils with personal care, hygiene or mobility needs where required.
• Help embed literacy and numeracy across learning and contribute to the wider development of pupils.

Skills

Level 3 TA qualification

Primary school support

Behaviour support

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Job description

Cover People are recruiting for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Manchester. This is a varied role combining SEND support, SEMH interventions, enrichment activities, pupil mentoring and after-school provision.

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 TA qualification, have experience in a primary setting, and be able to lead after‑school clubs and work across inclusion provision. The school values inclusion, wellbeing and personal development.