2025 Psychology Graduate - Teaching Assistant. Job in Manchester Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking recent graduates to work in SEMH secondary schools across Manchester. The role involves supporting students with additional needs in both academic and pastoral contexts. Successful candidates will have a relevant degree and a passion for promoting student well-being while addressing the challenges faced by pupils removed from mainstream education.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree such as Maths, English, Sociology, or Health & Social Care.
• Desirable: Experience with young people.
• Essential: Experience with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups with intervention sessions in maths.
• Provide pastoral and academic support to students with mental health needs.
• Mentor students from challenging backgrounds.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Behavior Management

Education

Degree in Psychology or relevant fields

A Level 3 qualification in Education, Childcare, or related field

Job description

Are you a recent graduate looking for work in education?

Calling all graduates looking for work in education and school settings

We are working with SEMH secondary schools across Manchester, who support students with additional needs.

Prospero require graduates to work with pupils who come from challenging backgrounds. The role will start as soon as possible and continue into September and the rest of the academic year

You will be responsible for supporting pupils 1:1 and with small groups delivering intervention sessions in maths where you will provide intensive support to small groups of learners.

The students you will be working with have been taken out of mainstream education due to mental health needs, or behaviour challenges and therefore need extra Pastoral and Academic support, as well as mentoring.

You will be supported by outstanding teachers and a strong, highly recognised leadership team.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Psychology, or a relevant degree such as Maths, English, Sociology Criminology, the Arts, Dance, Drama, Sports or a background in Health & Social care background
Previous experience working with young people (which we can reference) desirable but not essential
Relevant experience working with children or young people with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties is essential.
A Level 3 qualification in Education, Childcare, or a related field is desirable but not mandatory.
A genuine passion for promoting the social and emotional well-being of students, coupled with empathy and patience.
Ability to remain resilient and handle challenging behavior in a composed and professional manner.
Familiarity with safeguarding procedures and a commitment to ensuring the welfare and safety of students.
Up to date behaviour management training (desirable, we can provide training)
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced DBS that is registered on the update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide professional references to cover the last 2 years

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.