Psychology Graduate - SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking psychology graduates to join a large SEN provision in Manchester as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. You will support pupils aged 11-19, help with emotional and academic development, and work closely with teachers to create engaging resources.

A recent psychology qualification is preferred, with safeguarding training and DBS checks arranged if needed. The role runs Monday to Friday, during school hours, with a supportive environment and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Recent qualification in Psychology (BSc or MSc).
• Strong desire to support emotional and academic development.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training (within the last year) preferred.
• Right to Work in the UK and DBS eligibility.
• Two professional child-related references.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with pupils to support emotional and academic development.
• Communicate with staff, parents and external agencies to monitor progress.
• Assist the class teacher in developing and preparing engaging resources.

Education

BSc/MSc in Psychology

Job description

Psychology / Speech and Language Graduates

Location - Manchester (M18)

Pay - GBP500-GBP550 per week, depending on experience

Start Date - 07/09/2026

Hours - Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Calling all 2026 psychology graduates! We are currently working with a large SEN provision in Manchester, for recent psychology and speech graduates to join their team from September!

If you are a recent graduate looking to pursue a career in Education, this is the role for you!

About the School:

Prospero Teaching are currently working with a large SEN provision in Manchester. The school supports pupils aged between 11-19, with complex needs.

As a Graduate TA, you will:

• Build strong relationships with pupils, supporting both emotional and academic development
• Maintain regular communication with staff, parents and external agencies to monitor progress
• Assist the class teacher in developing and preparing engaging resources

What we are looking for:

• A recent qualification in Psychology, preferably BSc or MSc
• A genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of young people
• Up to date Safeguarding training within the last year (desired but training can be provided)

To be eligible you must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child and adult barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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