Psychology Grad | Teaching Assistant in Schools (Flexible)

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Wigan; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking psychology graduates to join primary and secondary schools across Wigan and Bolton as Teaching Assistants. You’ll support pupils who benefit from a patient, thoughtful adult in the room, with daily pay of £95–£100 via PAYE.

This hands-on role offers real experience for those pursuing educational psychology, teaching or related fields, and includes potential progression from temp-to-perm arrangements.

Qualifications

• A psychology degree (or final-year student)
• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above
• Empathy and calmness with children
• Flexibility and dependability
• Clear communication with pupils and staff
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare
• Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Help pupils who find learning difficult to build confidence in one-to-one and small-group settings
• Support children with SEND (autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH)
• Identify triggers behind behaviours and respond calmly
• Run structured interventions in reading, maths and social skills
• Help pupils manage emotions and build friendships at school
• Share observations with teachers and SENCO to shape support
• Prepare resources and help keep lessons running smoothly

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Calm demeanor

Dependability

Clear communication

Safeguarding

Right to work in the UK

Education

Degree in psychology or final year

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking psychology graduates to join primary and secondary schools across Wigan and Bolton as Teaching Assistants. You’ll support pupils who benefit from a patient, thoughtful adult in the room, with daily pay of £95–£100 via PAYE.

This hands-on role offers real experience for those pursuing educational psychology, teaching or related fields, and includes potential progression from temp-to-perm arrangements.