Child Psychology & Development Graduate - School Experience

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible roles

Consultant support

School-wide experience

Progression opportunities

Competitive daily rates

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking graduates with backgrounds in Child Psychology, Child Development or SEND to gain practical experience in primary schools across Manchester. The role offers 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils with learning and development while addressing emotional needs.

Flexible full-time and part-time positions, with dedicated consultant support and competitive daily rates. Relevant degrees or qualifications are welcomed; patient, empathetic applicants who enjoy working with

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or students with a relevant degree seeking practical school experience.
• Interest in working with children and young people and in education.
• Willingness to gain practical, school-based exposure.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in 1:1 and small groups.
• Assist children with learning and development.
• Support pupils with additional learning or emotional needs.
• Help children build confidence, communication and independence.
• Support positive behaviour and classroom routines.
• Build positive relationships and help pupils feel comfortable at school.
• Work with teachers to understand individual pupil needs.
• Gain hands-on experience in a school setting.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Child Psychology

Child Development

Psychology

SEND / Special Educational Needs

Education Studies

Childhood Studies

Counselling

Job description

Child Psychology & Development Graduate - School Experience

Full-Time & Part-Time Primary Schools Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting graduates and recent students with backgrounds in Child Psychology, Child Development, SEND, Education, Counselling and related subjects to work within primary schools across Manchester and the surrounding areas.

If you have recently completed, or are coming towards the end of, a relevant degree and are looking to gain practical experience working with children, this could be an excellent opportunity to put your knowledge into practice.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Assisting children with their learning and development
• Supporting pupils who may have additional learning or emotional needs
• Helping children develop confidence, communication and independence
• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Building positive relationships with pupils and helping them feel comfortable in school
• Working alongside teachers and support staff to understand individual pupil needs
• Gaining valuable hands-on experience within a school environment

This Could Suit Graduates With Backgrounds In:

• Child Psychology
• Child Development
• Psychology
• SEND / Special Educational Needs
• Education Studies
• Childhood Studies
• Counselling or related subjects

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has recently studied or completed a relevant degree or qualification
• Is genuinely interested in working with children and young people
• Wants to gain practical, school-based experience
• Has a patient, empathetic and supportive approach
• Is confident communicating with children and adults
• Is keen to develop their understanding of education, SEND and child development

Previous school experience is beneficial but not essential for the right candidate.

Why Work with Aspire People:

• Gain valuable practical experience alongside your studies or after graduating
• Opportunities across a range of primary schools
• Flexible full-time and part-time positions
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities to progress into long-term education and SEND roles
• Competitive daily rates

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.