Psychology Graduate - SEND & Child Development

Aspire People; Salford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting Psychology graduates to support primary schools across Manchester from November 2026 onwards. This role focuses on SEND and child development, working with pupils to support learning and develop communication and social skills.

You will work alongside teachers and support staff, provide 1:1 and small-group assistance, and help create positive behaviour and emotional regulation in classroom settings.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Child Psychology or related field.
• Relevant UK-based experience supporting children within last two years.
• Experience with autism, SEMH or additional learning needs desirable.

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

Psychology degree

Experience with children

SEND knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related

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 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.