Psychology Graduate - SEND & Child Development

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting psychology graduates to support primary schools across Manchester from November 2026 onwards. This hands-on role offers practical experience in SEND, child development and educational psychology.

You will work with pupils, provide 1:1 and small-group support, help develop communication and social skills, and assist with inclusive education under the guidance of teachers and support staff.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Child Psychology or a relevant child-development subject.
• Relevant UK-based experience supporting children or young people within the last two years.
• Experience in a school or child-focused setting.
• Strong communication, empathy and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with classroom learning.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group assistance.
• Helping children develop communication and social skills.
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Assisting with structured learning activities.
• Working alongside teachers and support staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Relationship-building

Safeguarding awareness

Behaviour management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology / Child Psychology

Job description

Psychology Graduate - SEND & Child Development

Manchester & Surrounding Areas
November 2026 Onwards
School Support Roles Aspire People

Are you a Psychology or Child Psychology graduate looking to build practical experience supporting children in education?

Aspire People are recruiting graduates to support primary schools across Manchester from November 2026 onwards. This opportunity could suit someone interested in child development, educational psychology, SEND, teaching or a future career working with children.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils with classroom learning
• Providing 1:1 and small-group assistance
• Helping children develop communication and social skills
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Assisting with structured learning activities
• Working alongside teachers and support staff

Essential Requirements:

• A degree in Psychology, Child Psychology or a relevant child-development subject, or an equivalent relevant qualification
• Relevant UK-based experience supporting children or young people within the last two years
• Experience in a school or comparable child-focused setting
• Strong communication, empathy and relationship-building skills
• A genuine interest in child development and inclusive education
• A commitment to safeguarding

Experience supporting autism, SEMH, behaviour or additional learning needs is desirable.

These opportunities can provide valuable practical experience for graduates exploring careers in education and child development.

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.