Graduate Teaching Assistant – Psychology

Catholic Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Recruitment is seeking a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant for Xaverian College in Manchester. The role offers up to 21.75 hours per week during term time (0.52 FTE) on a fixed-term basis until July 2027, with a pro rata salary of £13,332–£13,537 per annum and a start ASAP.

The successful candidate will support the Psychology department by working with small groups and individuals, in a Catholic Sixth Form College setting that values diversity and equality of opportunity.

Qualifications

• Graduate in psychology or in final year of psychology degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert subject-specific support for small groups and individuals under the guidance of the Psychology department.

Job description

Job Title: Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job Reference: 020/26-27

Hours/Contract: Up to 21.75 hours (negotiable, please specify on application form), Term time only (0.52 FTE), Fixed term until July 2027.

Salary: SFCA Support Staff Salary Scale point 6-7 £25,558 – £25,951 per annum pro rata (actual salary: £13,332 – £13,537 per annum).

Start date: ASAP.

Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 11th November 2026.

About the College

Xaverian College is a Catholic Sixth Form College in which members of staff are committed to the Mission of the College and exemplify Gospel values in the care and support of all community members.

Xaverian College is committed to providing a safe learning environment in which every community member can achieve their full potential, feels valued, safe and supported, and is free from all forms of harassment, discrimination and anti-social behaviour. We are a college that promotes and celebrates diversity and which practises equality of opportunity.

About the role

This ‘outstanding’ Sixth Form College is looking to appoint a Graduate Teaching Assistant of Psychology. The successful candidate will be flexible and be expected to provide expert, subject specialist support for small groups of students and individuals under the guidance of the Psychology department. This role would be suitable for a graduate in the relevant field, or somebody in the final year of their degree.

Further information about the roles and requirements can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification/further information documents.