Inclusion Room Lead: Senior TA for SEND & EYFS

Cover People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cover People are recruiting an experienced Lead Teaching Assistant to run an inclusion room at a North Manchester primary school. This full-time, long-term role involves leading a small team and delivering tailored learning activities for pupils with additional needs.

You will work under the guidance of a lead teacher, plan sessions, monitor progress and contribute to learning plans. A Level 3 TA/early years qualification and SEND experience are required; HLTA experience is a bonus.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in Teaching Assistant or Early Years, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting learning in a primary school.
• Experience working with children with SEND, including autism and communication needs.
• Ability to lead small-group learning activities and interventions.
• Coordinate and supervise other staff members.
• Good understanding of child development and learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of your inclusion room.
• Coordinate staff deployment within the room.
• Plan and deliver engaging sessions for small groups.
• Support teaching across the primary curriculum.
• Lead small-group learning activities (phonics/reading).
• Work with the lead teacher to plan, assess and adapt activities.
• Support pupils with SEND and develop engagement, communication and independence.
• Contribute to EHCPs and individual learning plans.

Skills

Team leadership

SEND experience

Small-group instruction

Independent work

Education

Level 3 TA/early years qualification

Job description

Cover People are recruiting an experienced Lead Teaching Assistant to run an inclusion room at a North Manchester primary school. This full-time, long-term role involves leading a small team and delivering tailored learning activities for pupils with additional needs.

You will work under the guidance of a lead teacher, plan sessions, monitor progress and contribute to learning plans. A Level 3 TA/early years qualification and SEND experience are required; HLTA experience is a bonus.