Primary Teaching Assistant (Psychology Grad) – Long-Term, Didsbury

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants and experienced TAs to work within a large, well-established mainstream Primary School in Didsbury, South Manchester.

These roles involve supporting pupils with additional needs, delivering targeted literacy and numeracy support, and helping create a positive, inclusive classroom environment across EYFS to KS2. This is a long-term, full-time position with term-time only duties in a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Graduates in Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies, Criminology or similar subjects.
• Experience working with children or young people in schools, youth work, mentoring or volunteering.
• Interest in SEND, inclusion and supporting children with additional learning or emotional needs.
• Patient, adaptable and proactive with strong communication skills.
• Commitment to working full-time, Monday to Friday, on a long-term basis.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 or KS2, depending on experience and school requirements.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for children with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and speech and language difficulties.
• Supporting classroom learning, helping pupils engage with lessons and overcome barriers to progress.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, emotional regulation, confidence and independence.
• Delivering targeted support in phonics, reading, writing and maths to help close attainment gaps.
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and wider support staff to provide consistent support for pupils.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Patience

Adaptable

Education

Psychology degree

Education degree

Childhood Studies degree

Criminology degree

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants and experienced TAs to work within a large, well-established mainstream Primary School in Didsbury, South Manchester.

These roles involve supporting pupils with additional needs, delivering targeted literacy and numeracy support, and helping create a positive, inclusive classroom environment across EYFS to KS2. This is a long-term, full-time position with term-time only duties in a supportive school community.